Reframing a perennial challenge is often a much-needed kick in the pants. Changing the way we and others view a situation, experience or idea can have a profound impact on how we approach them. Reframing shifts the vantage by which we view an issue and thereby impacts how we address it. When we see an issue as a challenge and not as a problem, we are reframing. When leaders ask a team to see errors as a learning opportunity and not a failure, they are reframing.
Other than taking a breath and not being reactive, the two framing techniques that I find most helpful are asking "what can I learn from this situation or this person?" and reminding myself that this, like everything else, will pass.
Other than taking a breath and not being reactive, the two framing techniques that I find most helpful are asking "what can I learn from this situation or this person?" and reminding myself that this, like everything else, will pass.
How long did it take you to have that regularly come up with that question... instead of some other negative emotion?