What else could be true?

By Gunila Pedersen • • 2 min read

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Hi {{ subscriber.first_name }}!

I had written the most amazing post inviting vets to join me for a free call. And some had clicked on the link, but then not actually booked the call. I was a bit mystified, so today I clicked on the link myself, and lo and behold, an error message came up.

I had inserted the wrong link, goddammit!

So here comes brain, obviously, offering helpful thoughts:

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- I’m just not made for this.

- I’m just doing everything wrong.

- I’m a disaster.

- People will think I’m an idiot.

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​Our brains are quick to jump to conclusions whenever something doesn’t go according to plan, right?

It’s exactly the same when we commit mistakes at the clinic, same thoughts.

We make it mean a lot of negative things about ourselves, straight away.

But here’s an amazing question I LOVE LOVE LOVE and I want to offer to you, so YOU can offer it to your brain when beat-up-time comes along next time:

What else could be true?

So if I ask myself that question after the missing link incident, I get my brain out of the default thought-t, track and come up with other alternatives:

- I’m still figuring out the tech.

- If people really want to sign up, they’ll try again, or message me.

- I can learn from this.

Next time you forget to call someone back, run behind on consults, make a mistake on a prescription or you’re late picking up kids, and your brain starts beating you up with the usual thoughts, try asking yourself:

What else could be true?

You’ll be surprised at how this can completely shift your day!

This is just a taste of what I do in my coaching sessions. Want more? Sign up for your free complimentary call and let’s loosen up those sticky thoughts together: https://calendly.com/gunila-lifecoach/free-consult​

In your corner,

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