Brainstorms actually deserve the name Emotionstorms if you do them right.
A successful brainstorm requires you to put out half-baked ideas to people who you think will judge you (and hey, they might! But you share anyway.)
Brainstorms are effective when everyone in the room is vulnerable; when someone speaks up at the same time they feel like they might be wrong.
Brainstorms are emotionally exhausting, but perpetually rewarding.
You can lighten the pressure by thinking about how one of your ideas may get chosen or how what you say might inspire someone else to think of a remarkable idea–these situations make you feel good, as if putting yourself out there was worth it.
However, reality is still uncomfortable. Putting in the emotional labor is uneasy. Thinking of ideas you’ve never thought of, don’t know how they would truly work–all the while worrying about what others are thinking about you will always be taxing.
But you have to show up. We need you to.
Stay Positive & It’s Not A Successful Brainstorm Unless You Leave Emotionally Drained
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