5 Actions for Challenging Tasks : Part III

Action 3 : Think Positive (and yes, you are worth it!)

I have lost count of the number of times that I thought I just wasn’t good enough. 

Looking back, I was absolutely capable in every way, but I had been so conditioned to think that I was inadequate that I believed it was true even when it wasn’t.

When you think you cannot do a task or are incapable, then even if you can do it, your mindset has a direct effect on your performance.

You have the skill, the knowledge, the know-how and the abilities.

You are capable, able and worthy.  You can do this!

Here are some pointers to help you


1. Yes. You. Can.

  • You are able to do what you set your mind to
  • You are capable of completing the task that you need to do, to the highest standard
  • Look in the mirror and tell your beautiful self that
  • Now, believe it!

2. Positive Vibes matter

  • I know it’s tough, especially when faced with challenge. But here’s a little secret
  • Maintaining a positive mindset makes it so much easier to work towards your goals
  • You have what it takes
  • Repeat the last 3 steps of point 1 above

3. Uplifting Places & Spaces

  • It’s great to ‘think happy’. But thinking it alone is not always enough
  • You also need to work at consciously surrounding yourself with positivity
  • That means a healthy environment that supports you are your goals
  • Sometimes that might mean taking time out from people and situations that dampen your spirit
  • Choose your happy
  • Which brings us to the next pointer

4. Protect your Peace

  • You have the right to step away from situations that are unhealthy for you
  • You have the right to step away from people who are not good for you
  • Protect your peace

5. Own that confidence

  • You were assigned this task, or given this project, or handed this work
  • Why? Because someone believes that you can do it
  • They have confidence in you and your abilities
  • Now go show ’em just how amazing you are at your job
  • PS: you’ve got this!

This is the third part of the SOCKS Series
“5 Personal Actions that helped me to deal with Challenging Tasks in my Career”

These snippets are purposely meant to be brief, easy to digest, uncomplicated and universally applicable to any fledgling career.


Look out for part 4 of this 5-part SOCKS series.

Have an Admintastic day,

Shana

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