There is an old saying that points out “We dislike most in others, what we dislike most in ourselves.”
With that in mind, to remove excess negativity, resentment, judgment, or tension in a relationship, and, yes, WORK STRESS, try using the Mirror Exercise.
The next time you feel angry, frustrated, or judgmental of another, flip it. In other words, ask yourself where you behave like the other person (or worry that you may lapse into that behavior and so spend lots of energy trying hard to not be “that way”). Instead of looking at them and labeling, look at yourself and make a mental shift.
This person of irritation is simply a mirror for you to look at aspects of yourself that you can't bear to acknowledge (yet). Read on for more information on how to do this process, and resources for Shadow Work.
See Stephanie's site Work Stress Solutions for more information like this.
This blog's intent is to show you how to love your job. A job that is loved will change the world---regardless of title, salary or social status.
Saturday, October 1, 2011
Mirror, Mirror on the Wall
Labels:
projection,
shadow work
Stephanie Goddard is considered a subject matter expert in workplace communications and specializes in leadership and interpersonal skills training and work stress coaching.
Stephanie's first book '101 Ways to Have a Great Day at Work' has been an Amazon 'business-bestseller'; a SHRM bestseller; and has been translated into 15 languages. "101 Ways to Love Your Job" is her second book with Sourcebooks Publishing.
"Whatever You Are, Be A Good One: A Guide to Workplace Effectiveness," is her latest work (also on Amazon in Kindle and paperback).
See her website for articles, quotes, worksheets and more : Work-Stress-Solutions.Com
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