In times of strong emotion, especially fear, the Emotional Scale is an incredibly powerful tool. Here’s a brief run through of how to use it to work through fear or anger.
Autopilot Brain Analogy - The Power of the Other 19 Horses
Only 5% of our behavior is driven by conscious choices, the other 95% is driven by our autopilot programming. I use the analogy of trying to control your 1 conscious “horse” vs learning how to direct the other 19 horses driving your life! Originally recorded for a Norwex team meeting.
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How Self-Talk Affects Success
Did you know negative self-talk reinforces the behavior you don’t like? If you want to be kinder and more effective, your self-talk is the most important piece of the puzzle.
Mindset Training: How Emotions Affect Your Results
Positive thinking is NOT about faking it or denying emotions. It’s about learning how to shift your emotions with intentional thoughts. (Training originally done for my Norwex team, so the examples I use apply to direct sales. The principles and techniques apply to any situation.)
The Emotional Scale graphic I mention from Dana Wilde:
