YBB Newsletter

#15 Check Your Chatter

Monthly inspiration on self-leadership for research & insight professionals

Yes, I am starting this newsletter with a well worn phase: “It’s silly season!”

Sorry! But it is. Client deadlines, targets to hit, awards ceremonies, xmas parties, kids Christmas shows, drinks with friends, relatives asking for xmas ideas & firmed up plans etc. etc. etc. It’s a lot.

So I am keeping this one very short.

T.H.I.N.K about how you are talking to yourself

T - is what you are saying to yourself TRUE?

Or is it your interpretation of the facts?

H - is what you are saying to yourself HELPFUL?

Or is it getting in the way?

I - is it INSPIRING?

Or does it drain you?

N - is it NECESSARY?

Or can you let it go, just a little, just for now?

K - is it KIND?

Or are you being too hard on yourself?

As the demands on our time and energy go up its easy to let the negative self talk run riot.

I hope this helps you quieten those gremlins.

That is my Christmas wish.

Burn Bright, Not Out - Zoe

Written by Zoe Fenn, helping talented researchers become effective managers and leaders