Dr. Flowers shares strategies for entrepreneurs and leaders to overcome limiting beliefs and self-sabotaging behaviors grounded in neuroscience, psychological safety, and emotional resilience.
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Hi Reader, Have you ever noticed self-doubt seems to get loudest right before you hit send, make the ask, or green-light a decision? This is your brain’s threat detector (the amygdala) asking for safety. And when this type of uncertainty spikes, your body gears up, and the rational thinking part of your brain (your prefrontal cortex) gets a little fuzzy which cues behaviors like perfectionism or avoidance. All you have to do in these moments is give your brain a sense of safety and certainty and then take the next step. I know you care about showing up well and doing quality work. It makes sense that you scan for risk - that’s what makes you such a good leader. Now let’s help your nervous system feel safe enough to let you move forward! Two moves that work in the moment:
A 90-second naming reset
Do 3 rounds: A quick inhale through your nose followed by a long slow exhale through your mouth. Write one sentence: “If I feel X, then I will do Y.” (e.g., If my chest tightens, I’ll breathe once and draft the first line.)
The 5% Move
Shrink your action to the smallest “next clear step” that would count as progress. Start a timer (for 5-10 minutes) and only do that step. Close with a quick win log: one sentence about what moved. innerReflection: P.S. Whenever you're ready, here's a few ways we can work together: * I’m opening up my calendar for organizational and workplace wellness trainings for the fall! If you would like to explore offering a workshop or talk on supporting the psychological safety and emotional resilience for your team, you can fill out the interest form here. I'd love to discuss partnering with your organization! * We're just about wrapping up the 2nd cohort of the innerWORK Collective! If you'd like to be kept in the loop for when the doors open for the next round (along with updates on TRANSCEND - my newest mindset mastermind), then head right here to join the waitlist (at no obligation to you). Join me on a journey where I guide leaders and entrepreneurs to actively release limiting beliefs and self-sabotaging behaviors through a process of inner exploration... and outer transformation! You'll be the first to know when doors open, get early bird rates, and qualify for special bonuses available only to those on the waitlist! To learning safety while you scale impact! Enjoyed this newsletter? Feel free to forward this email (in its entirety) to someone who may benefit! Received this newsletter from a friend? Feel free to sign up here, and receive a free mindset planner as a ‘thank you!’ |
Dr. Siobhan D. Flowers
Dr. Flowers shares strategies for entrepreneurs and leaders to overcome limiting beliefs and self-sabotaging behaviors grounded in neuroscience, psychological safety, and emotional resilience.
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