When things go wrong, fail to get done or otherwise don’t work out as we had planned, many of us ask, ‘Who’s to blame?’ A reaction typically built in emotion, blame is a losing game with literally no upside. Arising from a subconscious intention to discharge negative feelings through the judgement of self or others, blame rarely makes you feel better. In fact, it will most likely make you angrier, more resentful and upset; and worst of all, it will inhibit your ability to find a solution.
But what happens when you ask, ‘Who’s responsible?’ Simply replacing the word ‘blame’ with ‘responsibility’ can have a dramatic affect. Supportive of values and lacking in judgement, responsibility opens doors to new possibilities. Whether it’s taking out the garbage, over-using phone data or hiding a report card and taking mum’s car for an unapproved joy ride – the shift from blame to responsibility can instil lasting change that gets results. So skip blame, pass Go, and get the $200 salary you deserve.
True North Strategies is a methodology built to meet the needs of individuals – which means you can use it at home, at work or when hanging-out with mates. So before you have another barney with the boss, close encounter with your wayward teen or blow up with your bestie, consider applying True North Strategies – it’s your one-stop-shop. Want to know more? Get in touch today.