Wednesday, April 10, 2019

The Management Tip of the Day

April 10, 2019

Are You Still Stewing About That Mistake You Made?

When you make a mistake at work, do you replay it in your head for days or even weeks? This kind of overthinking is called rumination, and it can lead to serious anxiety. To break out of the cycle, there are a few things you can do. For one, identify your rumination triggers. Do certain types of people, projects, or decisions make you second-guess yourself? Notice when (and why) a situation is causing you to start overthinking things. It can also be useful to distance yourself from negative thoughts by labeling them as thoughts or feelings. For example, instead of saying “I’m inadequate,” say “I’m feeling like I’m inadequate.” These labels can help you distinguish what you’re experiencing from who you truly are as a person and an employee. Another way to short-circuit rumination is to distract yourself. When your brain won't stop spinning, take a walk, meditate, or fill out an expense report — do any simple activity you can focus on for a few minutes.

Adapted from "How to Stop Obsessing Over Your Mistakes," by Alice Boyes


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