Escape The
Type A Trap
Breaking free from the Type A Trap means shifting your mindset in five key ways; each of which has been researched, developed and refined by Erin Stafford over the course of her decades-long career.
The Type A Trap Mindset Shifts Explained
Mindset Shift #1: Decode Your Flow
Over-extension and insistence on mastering everything, no matter the cost, will lead to our downfall. To prevent burnout, we need to shift our thinking from “master everything” to strict and methodical selection of where we spend our time.
Mindset Shift #2: Release the Reins
The transition from doer to manager can be challenging. But to sustain peak performance, we must let go of micro-managing and focus on empowering others to drive longevity — both for ourselves and our organizations.
Mindset Shift #3: Pivot Like a Pro
Instead of staying the course no matter what and being destination focused, we need to employ a new way of thinking to pivot and move with agility. If you’re no longer happy in a job, find a new one and quit; in an unfulfilling relationship, move on. If something is no longer serving you, it’s time to pivot.
Mindset Shift #4: Slow Down to Speed Up
Instead of sprinting and maxing out each race, wearing our burnout like a badge of honor, we need to shift our thinking to methodical marathon planning and a focus on durability and self-care. It’s only when we truly slow down that we can recharge and refocus to have more energy for what’s most important to us.
Mindset Shift #5: Take a Victory Lap
If we never take time to relish in our accomplishments and the achievements of our teams, what’s the point? Why are we doing all this? Life is meant to be enjoyed, so carve out some time to take a victory lap. You’ll never regret it.
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