Flip the “what if” narrative

Experiencing regret or often thinking about "what if" scenarios where you ignored your initial feelings can indicate a pattern of not trusting your intuition.

Self-distancing may be beneficial to help in the reflection process.

• Ask yourself what advice you would give someone else if they were in your situation?
• Avoid first-person language when considering your performance (Ask yourself, "what could you...

"What-if" scenarios can be your friend. By letting yourself play out the worst-case outcomes, you're able to brace yourself for them.

The key here is that you're anticipating the unexpected. Instead of panicking, you'll be able to (better) "maintain your composure and ...