In this Short Talk on Talks with Dr. Shafer, the focus is on mastering your mindset, particularly when dealing with individuals who tend to assume the negative in conversations. Is there someone who always seems to take you the wrong way, no matter what you say?

Dr. Shafer discusses the importance of curiosity over anger as a tool to help better understand someone who seems committed to misunderstanding you. Dr Shafer listeners to ask questions and seek understanding rather than reacting defensively when they need to interact with someone who is assuming the negative. By practicing perspective taking and recognizing the impact of personal experiences on communication, individuals can foster better relationships and navigate conflicts more effectively.

Takeaways

• Get curious instead of furious when negativity arises to improve communication.


• Asking questions can lead to better understanding.


• People interpret what they hear through their own experiences.


• We don't have to engage with or respond to every conflict or comment. 


• Put your ego aside to connect better with others.


• Understanding the other person's perspective is crucial in effective communication.


• Curiosity can disarm tense situations.


• Mastering your mindset helps in personal and professional relationships.


• Perspective taking can change the outcome of conversations and lead to a sense of understanding, even when we don't agree. 

• Mastering Your Mindset: The Art of Curiosity


• Navigating Negative Assumptions in Conversations

• "Get curious instead of furious."


• "What did you hear me say?"


• "Leave your ego to the side."

Dr Shafer Stedron, MD is a musician turned Neurologist, a mom, a Jay Shetty-Certified Life Coach, an Author, Publisher, and so much more. She is passionate about helping others reclaim their stories and build their most beautiful future, unlocking their fullest potential informed by her background in neurology, psychology, business and entertainment. 

Dr. Shafer's story is one of triumph, self-awareness, and tireless creation. As she has reclaimed her own story, rebuilding her life after difficult experiences, she launched We Don’t Tell Our Stories, an online community to help people suffering from Domestic Abuse and Intimate Partner Violence. Her love of writing inspired her to launch Little House of Dreams Publishing, a children’s literature publishing house focused on sharing the stories of children. Dr Shafer believes it is never too early to show young people how important their voice truly is, and the power they possess to create a better world. 

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To watch inspiring and informative Talks with Dr Shafer head to her YouTube Channel: ⁠⁠   / @talkswithdrshafer  ⁠⁠

This episode does not offer individualized medical advice. Opinions discussed are for informational purposes only, and should not be considered medical advice.

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Music Credit: Shafer Yost, Impulse