What if you could eliminate some of your self-doubt?
Are you telling yourself, Joyce, that’s not realistic? If so, you’re right! Sometimes we can take that self-doubt and turn it into an action step.

I had a chance to interview Chris Felton, Author of Think and Grow YOU, on my show Kick Conflict to the Curb™. Chris told me that he used to be a professional growth junkie, especially when he listened to podcasts and read profound books without applying the principles. 

Chris figured this out years later. In fact, he read or heard about a new professional growth strategy and started to apply it to his life.

Chris Felton’s “What If” Excercise to Reduce Self-Doubt

With this in mind, we think of a goal for ourselves. This is when our ego stops us. “We are too old.” “I am too young.” “You lack the right experience.”

Chris changed his self-doubt and started using the WHAT IF exercise in his life.

As a result, he changed “I don’t have the right experience” to “What if I have the right experience?” This shift from self-doubt to possibility was the beginning for Chris to stop his ego from stopping him. He now helps clients do the same thing.

The Power of the “What If” Excercise to Reduce Self-Doubt

What Chris Felton’s WHAT IF exercise does is reverse that cycle and use it as a tool for possibility. Each of us has a wealth of potential inside us. The challenge lies in transforming that potential into concrete action.

This is where Chris’s approach truly shines, as it can help anyone, regardless of their stage of life or experience, harness the power of their thoughts and, more importantly, put them into action.

This is not a shallow exercise in positive thinking without action. The first step is to stop our ego from keeping us stuck. The next step is to think of a realistic action step and start using this immediately.

The mind accepts repetitive thoughts, especially when we follow up with these words: “What do I have to do?”

Joyce’s Thoughts About the “What If” Excercise

Chris’s journey demonstrates that change and personal growth are feasible. More than just an intellectual exercise, it is a practical one that involves consistent and dedicated action. To break free from the constraints of self-doubt, we must challenge our negative assumptions with optimistic WHAT IFS.

It’s about cultivating a mindset of possibility tempered with realism and following up with tangible steps. And remember, it’s not about achieving perfection but about making progress, however small it might seem at the time.

No matter how many self-help books we read, podcasts we listen to, or motivational speeches we attend, it’s all meaningless without application. The essence of real transformation lies in applying learned principles in our daily lives. That is the magic formula—turning our WHAT IFS into ‘What’s Next’ from dreams into action.

Take a page from Chris’s book and practice his ‘WHAT IF exercise. As we’ve learned, the potential results could be life-changing.

Finally, many professional growth junkies enjoy learning new ideas without implementing them. I always add the following formula in articles about putting thoughts into action: “Insight is 20%, and implementation is 80%.

Watch the short clip from Chris’s interview about the What IF Exercise.
https://youtu.be/Kw3obDn87is

Let’s Stay Connected

I honor my loyal readers. And the door is always open for you to discuss any conflict with me on a Complimentary VIP 20-minute coaching session. 

What will you get from the call?

• Get extreme clarity on one of your current challenges
• Understand what is necessary to get you from where you are to where you want to be
• Create an action plan so you know what your next steps are

THIS IS NOT A SALES CALL! 🙂

All you have to do is email me, and we can easily find time for each other.

Who is Joyce Weiss?

Joyce is the Queen of Conflict Resolution and works with Department Managers and Leaders and Growth-Minded Individuals tired of feeling invisible or overlooked and ready to confidently use their voice – without losing their cool. The result is their input and contribution are recognized and respected. And their expertise is in constant demand. 

Until Next Time, Be Well and Happy!

Joyce Weiss, M.A., CSP, CVP
Communication Coach
Queen of Conflict Resolution

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