Episode 243: 5 Phrases that Hold You Back as a Non-Anxious Leader (and How to Change Them)
Sep 4, 2023
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Learn how to change five phrases that can hold you back as a non-anxious leader. Discover the power of language and mindset in empowering leaders. Explore strategies to overcome limiting phrases and embrace acceptance.
Changing 'I have to' to 'I get to' increases agency and aligns our actions with goals and values.
Replacing 'I can't' with 'I might' empowers us to acknowledge obstacles and define our own course of action.
Deep dives
Changing 'I have to' to 'I get to'
One of the phrases that hold us back as non-anxious leaders is saying 'I have to'. According to brain expert Josh Davis, changing this phrase to 'I get to' increases our sense of agency and helps us find joy in our responsibilities. By taking responsibility for ourselves and recognizing our choices, we can better align our actions with our goals and values.
Saying 'I can't' to 'I might'
Another phrase that hinders us is 'I can't'. Instead, we can change it to 'I might'. This shift in perspective allows us to take responsibility for ourselves and opens up possibilities. By asking 'what's stopping me from doing this', we acknowledge any obstacles and define our own course of action. This self-definition increases our chances of developing effective responses to challenges.