Reprogramming my nervous system: daily meditations

Question 1

Connecting through communication:
- Programmed nervous system reaction, reprogramming my nervous system reaction
- The protocol
- Mental rehearsal of the feeling

Answer 1

Programmed nervous system reaction:
- intense reaction of frustration to not feeling heard or understood. My reaction becomes the problem; scabbing the relationship
Reprogramming my nervous system & heart:
- Protect people from my hot flushes, to build long-term relationships where both people can consistently be their best selves

The protocol: take a moment
- Breathe: and pause
- Intentions: Tune in
- Create: influence the situation positively
- Delivery: thoughtful (with a smile)

Mentally rehearse so the nervous system feels it:
- The potential of things: Smiling & excite
- Stressful, defensive, frustrated situations: Slow, thoughtful, skilful

Question 2

My nervous system’s programmed response to moments of frustration:

Answer 2

Frustrated Red zone: Soothing my nervous system outwards, releasing the pressure of frustration for a quick hit of release.

Reprogramming my nervous system: Soothe my nervous system inwards.
- Breathe, and let it pass through you.
- Get present, let it go

Mentally rehearse so the nervous system feels it:

Question 3

My nervous system’s programmed response to fear:

Answer 3

Powerless Black zone: Powerless victim withdrawing and tiptoeing around others

Solution to fear - The Green Zone creator protocol:
- Step back
- Tune into my motivation: to create the most loved and influential consumer brand of this decade.
- Draw on my instinct and intellect
- Create the outcome I want. Nothing exists ahead, and influence how reality unfolds.

Mentally rehearse so the nervous system feels it:

Question 4

Helpful reminders not to take stress so personally

Answer 4

• Some things are universally hard and stressful, don’t take it personally.
• Separate self-doubt about what you’re already good at, from what you don’t yet know and will learn.
• Don’t take on the burden of things outside your control.

Question 5

Building relationships - helpful reminders

Answer 5

The team takes on the consciousness of the leader. Get your head in a positive frame of mind to bring a good vibe for others.

Don’t try and win the war in every meeting.
Prioritize all interactions with building credibility and strong relationships for the long-term

Bringing people together through collaboration is influence