EP: 74 | Stop Taking Things Personally

25/05/2024 9 min

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Episode Synopsis

Key Takeaway: Learning to not take things personally is an essential skill for emotional well-being and personal growth.
In this episode, Susie explores:
The Spotlight Effect: Why we overestimate how much others notice our actions.
Action vs. Identity: Protecting your self-worth from criticism.
The Growth Mindset: How to see feedback as an opportunity to learn.
Filtering Feedback: Distinguishing between constructive and destructive criticism.
The Numbers Game & the 10% Rule: Reframing your perspective on feedback.
Actionable Tips:
Ask yourself: "Am I making this too much about me?"
Separate feedback on your work from judgments of your character.
Reframe criticism as "development opportunities."
Focus on feedback from those invested in your success.
Take a long-term view of your progress.
Susie's Challenge: Notice your triggers when you take things personally and try applying the episode's mindset shifts.

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