It’s quite natural for the lizard brain to ignite some crazy thoughts in our heads while receiving, waiting to receive, or after having received feedback.
Think about the email containing feedback and how it seemed so harsh when you read it. Think about all the things you’re thinking could be wrong. Think about how you’ve felt as if you’re not good enough. It all sucks.
I found two effective ways to get beyond the rush of blood one gets when feedback is imminent.
- WiiFM: What’s in it for me. Be selfish with the feedback. It’s your opportunity to grow as much as you can. Extract every piece of advice and reasoning for it you can. Feedback is a chance for you to get greedy and not care about what’s in it for them, focus on what’s in it for you.
- WHY: If you go into a feedback session with an open mind, curious about what, why, how things are, you’re bound to handle it better. When you’re genuinely interested in the feedback, it’s hard for your lizard brain to act up because you’re so focused on solving a problem.
If you’re one that doesn’t handle feedback well, one who has a lot of self-doubt, consider working on your focus. When you focus (seeing what’s in it for you and being curious), it’s impossible for negative thoughts to occur because there is no mental space for them.
Stay Positive & Put Your Mental Energy Toward What’s Important
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