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Search for the skill or situation you want to work on, such as focus, negotiation, or setting boundaries. Open a practice to read its steps before choosing what suits you.
11 results (expanded search) for "perspective-taking"
Psychological
Passengers on the Bus
You're the bus driver, your thoughts are noisy passengers — drive despite their voices.
Professional
The 10-10-10 Rule
Ask "how will I feel about this in 10 minutes, 10 months, 10 years?" — and escape the trap of the moment.
Social
Two-Chair Perspective Switch
Sit in your chair, then mentally move to the other person's chair and retell the situation from their view.
Social
Other's POV
Before judging behavior, imagine context from other's view for 30 sec.
Psychological
View from Above
Imagine yourself from above, then orbit, then galaxy — your issues shrink.
Psychological
Outsider Witness Map
Ask 3 who know you to tell you "who you are in their eyes" — discover forgotten self.
Psychological
Best Possible Self
Write 15 min about best version of self in 5 years — you may see self.
Professional
Read-Aloud Edit
Read draft aloud. Every stumble = sentence needing edit.
Professional
Letter From Wise Self
When tired, write a letter from your "self" at 80 to your "self" today.
Administrative
10-10-10 Test
How will I feel about this decision in 10 minutes, 10 months, 10 years?
Administrative
Consult 5 Different People
Before big decisions, consult 5 from varied lenses (expertise, age, culture, bias).