Four strategies for hard moments
In a difficult moment? Here are four science-backed strategies you can use:
1. Keep going. Remind yourself of your ‘why’ — the reason you’re doing this thing, pursuing this goal, or in this situation. Focus on the impact that it will have, the way it connects with a greater purpose, or the people you are currently helping with your efforts. Turn it into a game or a challenge, something that you can win. Make a tiny bit of progress towards it, no matter how small it is. Studies have found that this feeling of making progress is the single most important factor for having a good day at work. 2. Take a break. Step away from the task. When you are distracted from a problem, you often come up with those important breakthroughs. Your unconscious mind makes progress on the problem while you’re conscious mind is distracted (it’s called the ‘shower principle’, because so many good ideas come to us in the shower!) Rest and rejuvenate. Things are always a little bit easier to carry after you’ve taken proper care of yourself, had something to eat, or a good night’s rest.
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