6. When there's nothing to do but wait: turn pauses into power-ups

11/05/24 • 17 min

Today’s episode tackles a universal yet often overlooked skill: transforming those inevitable waiting periods that we face in the humanitarian sector into moments of power. Whether it’s waiting on a grant application, a response to a job offer, or even a delayed flight, these pauses can feel like lost time, frustrating and powerless. But what if these “in-between” .moments hold the potential for the best insight and growth?

Learn to turn passive moments into active self-research: it can change everything.

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Learn to turn passive moments into active self-research: it can change everything.

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In this episode you learn:
- how this practice came to be and was slowly adopted by many humanitarian colleagues and friends
- how to make it happen for you and your entourage
- why it works and the 3 rules to make sure it unleashes all the benefits
- the 4 strategic byproducts of doing this regularly, even daily.

Whether you're a humanitarian in high-hardship environments or just facing your average load of tough circumstances and looking to build stronger connections with the people around you, tune in.

Rewired for Good - 6. When there's nothing to do but wait: turn pauses into power-ups

Transcript

Good morning, good evening, my friend. I don't know what time of the day you're listening to this, but, um, it's good to talk to you either way. What a week! I've been lying on my back, unable to do pretty much anything. Eyes not working properly, struck down by some stupid, undetermined neurological mess that no doctor seems to understand. And let's just say that I got to test my self-coaching skills to their limit.
I'm reporting back from the front lines of letting your brain run wild whi