What Did I Learn at Brave Enough 2023 – Part 2

Starting last week, I will be summarizing learnings from Brave Enough 2023 through the end of October (and maybe into November!).

Brave Enough is a conference hosted by Sasha Shillcutt, an anesthesiologist and physician life and career coach.  This is the second time I’ve attended and both times I left with so many pearls of wisdom that I have to share with you!

Cy Wakeman is a highlight of the conference for me.  If you haven’t read or listened to content from Cy Wakeman you definitely should! 

This year, a tool she taught is called “This Means That”. Give this a try when you are angry, disappointed, upset, frustrated about a situation you are dealing with. It could be a rejection for a job, an argument with your spouse, or a difficult conversation with your manager. 

When you are in a situation there are the FACTS and the STORY you are telling about the FACTS. 

On a piece of paper (it’s important – write it down to get the thoughts OUT of your brain!), create 2 columns: “THIS” and “THAT”.  The “THIS” column are the “facts” and the “THAT” column is what your “beautiful unhelpful brain is drawing conclusions” (or the “story”). 

Now, take the paper, rip away the “THAT” column and focus on the “THIS” column.  Solve for “THIS”.

This exercise helps you to see that you are drawing conclusions that are potentially (most likely!) NOT facts. Focus on the FACTS such that you can problem solve without emotion.

One of Cy’s summary points is a great reminder:

“Most of what you are upset by or exhausted by never even happened – Let that sink in”

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