58. The AND Mindset

Published: Aug. 3, 2020, 9 a.m.

So much is happening right now. You might feel overwhelmed from all the things.\n\nWhen you\u2019re stressed, it\u2019s a natural response to see everything as zero sum. You can get caught up in either/or, which limits you.\n\nFind the AND. In research, this is called a paradox mindset, which means accepting the both/and of the situation. This is the reality of life: Things may feel competing or in tension, but you can reframe your approach to see how they integrate.\n\nYou can find happiness even in difficult times.\nYou can find joy even through challenge.\nYou can love something and still be exhausted from it.\nYou can walk into the discomfort to get comfortable.\nYou can be grateful and ambitious.\n\nThis episode provides tips for how to integrate two seemingly competing truths and build to a mindset of abundance.\n\nYour One Bold Move: Find the AND in the moment you\u2019re in. Accept that you can hold true more than one thing and believe in possibility. Share this possibility with others, too.\n\nFor more from Shanna:\nWebsite: https://www.shannaahocking.com\nFollow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannaahocking\nFollow on Instagram: @ShannaAHocking\n\nTo sign up for Shanna's newsletter with more leadership and career advice sent directly to your inbox: https://www.shannaahocking.com/subscribe or text SHANNA to 66866