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Empowering Behaviour
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Challenge/test your perception/beliefs about a situation – most often it is based on assumptions and partial truths/misunderstandings.
Even if your perception holds truth, choose an emotionally intelligent reaction – leading out of conflict/empowering yourself.
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Step 1 Get in touch with your feelings. C |
Whenever you experience an uncomfortable/negative emotion describe it as accurately as you can. Identify the emotion as specifically as you can. (Refer to the list of emotions that will be handed to you) |
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Step 2 Describe the activating event. A |
Note what it was that appeared to have triggered the events that led to your feelings. Be factual – not emotional in identifying the trigger |
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Step 3 Recognise irrational thoughts. B |
Identify the values that were affected by the event. Identify the underlying beliefs. Analyse why this made you feel emotional. Identify what irrational thinking is occurring. |
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Step 4 Consider and choose. D |
Rephrase irrational thoughts/negative beliefs to positive thoughts and beliefs. This process happens in the conscious mind and will be a continuous exercise until you have mastered the skill. Ask yourself the following questions: Is this thought true/factual/based on objective reality? Does this thought lead to protecting my life? Does this thought get me what I want quickly? Does this thought keep me out of trouble? Does this thought keep me feeling the way I want to feel? Is this thought conducive to my emotional well-being? |
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Step 5 Respond Responsibly E |
Respond to the event in an appropriate manner. Respond in a manner that will portray your leadership Act assertively Be true |