Professional: growth mindset & avoid being defensive

 

 

Growth Mindset

• Take a brief minute to think about why you are being defensive, what is the problem and are you reacting correctly?
• The feeling of being attacked for failing is typically the response.
• Assume positive intentions
• Respond in curious ways, be vulnerable. Have a can do attitude. 
• Practice Self Compassion - attending to your own suffering. Give yourself compassion and empathy. Over come your inner personal critic. Realize you are a human and not perfect. You will make mistakes. 

 

Do the Work

• Habits - Thoughts Create Feelings --> Feeling Create behavior --> Behavior Reinforces Thoughts