A colleague recently said to me that she was scared to make a mistake. I responded that if we don’t make mistakes, we also don’t learn. Then, I noticed a similar sentiment going through my own mind — agonizing over a decision due to fear of making a mistake. Fear and self-talk are often our own worst enemies. Reading this article by Dr. Travis Bradberry, co-author of Emotional Intelligence 2.0, is a good reminder of how to keep things in perspective.
“6 Toxic Beliefs That Will Ruin Your Career”
What are your tips for talking yourself out of negative self-talk?
~ Julia Labaton
