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#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