The five-second rule to beat
A strategy to beat fear in a high-stress situation is to use the five-second rule in combination with an anchor thought.
- The five-second rule helps you to switch gears in your mind. Count 5-4-3-2-1.
- The anchor thought is reframing how you feel. For example, instead of feeling afraid to deliver a presentation, frame it as exciting. Or, if you need to have a conversation with your boss, focus on how you will feel after the conversation.
Before you do something that really makes you nervous or afraid, count 5-4-3-2-1, then insert the anchor thought you've already come up with.
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