13- Three things we can control in these uncertain times

What we say What we do What we think I like the simplicity of this trio – but this kind of balance isn’t easily achieved. Easier said than done, as my mother would say. At the end of the day, we are still all deeply human, with spontaneous reactions we sometimes regret. The good news is that you can train yourself to choose and use the right words, the right actions, and the right thoughts. In fact, public relations teach us how to seek this balance, due to the impact of our messages (email or phone), actions, and thoughts. Let me give you an example: Cause (C): An employee makes a mistake Thought (T): I'd better have a talk with that employee now Feeling (F): Annoyed Action (A): I don’t beat around the bush – I tell them directly what they did wrong Result (R): The employee reacts badly to my comment Here’s how I transform these situations today. I choose a different thought – one I believe sincerely, of course. Cause (C): An employee makes a mistake Thought (T): We all make mistakes. I’m going to ask this employee if they can think of a solution Feeling (F): Empathy Action (A): I ask questions. I ask the employee how they propose to fix things Result (R): The employee looks for solutions, the mistake is not made again, and harmony is restored What a revelation to see such a change just by working on my thought process. I wanted to share this discovery with you, which I now apply routinely: Every day, I examine what I’m thinking. 1-  I choose what I think 2-  My thoughts have an impact on what I say 3-  My thoughts have an impact on what I do Today I've shared with you a simple but revolutionary tool: the model according to The Life Coach School, founded by Brooke Castillo. This approach has transformed my life and helps me in my day-to-day. So contact me if you want to find out more about our training through the NATA PR SCHOOL or if you’re looking for one-on-one professional coaching. Follow us on Instagram. Sign up for our mailing list at [email protected] to keep up with what we’re doing.