MASTER Risk Model - Learning Resources - Mindset

Limiting Beliefs

Write down one limiting belief you hold at work and cross it out—replace it with a neutral fact you can act on today.

Say aloud a strength of yours that disproves a belief holding you back. Repeat it with confidence.

Choose a simple task you’ve avoided due to doubt—start it and set a ten-minute timer to stay focused.

Put a sticky note on your screen with a positive counter-belief. Read it before every work task today.

Swap negative self-talk with a “What if I can?” statement—test it in a safe, low-risk situation.

Visualize yourself succeeding at something you believe you can’t do—notice how it feels and what changes.

Journal about a recent decision at work where doubt held you back—how would confidence have changed it?

Write the origin story of your strongest limiting belief at work—where did it start and how has it shaped your choices?

Reflect on three colleagues who pushed past limits—what beliefs helped them break through fear?

Note one missed workplace opportunity caused by a limiting belief—how would you approach it differently now?

Describe your internal critic at work—what voice does it use, and how rational is it when you step back?

List beliefs you hold about your role or success at work—highlight those that sound like permanent limits.

Say yes to one task you’d normally reject out of self-doubt—track what happens after you complete it.

Share a bold idea in a meeting—even if you fear it’s not “smart enough.” Reflect on the outcome.

Offer to lead or present something you’d usually avoid—focus on showing up, not perfection.

Set a micro-goal that challenges a limiting belief—complete it even if it feels uncomfortable.

Ask for something you need but were hesitant to request—support, feedback, or resources.

Rewrite your LinkedIn bio with one ambitious phrase that challenges a limiting belief.

Ask a trusted colleague what strengths you bring at work that you often underestimate in yourself.

Share one limiting belief with a peer—ask if they’ve ever thought the same and how they overcame it.

Request feedback after a meeting where you spoke up despite fear—compare it with how you felt inside.

Ask someone to share a time they doubted themselves at work and still pushed through—what helped?

Record three positive comments you received this week—note which ones surprised you the most.

Create a feedback loop with a peer to challenge limiting beliefs you both carry at work.

Rewrite “I’m not creative” as “How might I be creative?”—apply it to one work task today.

Turn “I always fail at…” into “I’m still learning how to…”—apply it to a current project.

Reframe a past failure as data—note what it taught you for your next project.

Translate “I’m not ready” into “I’m preparing”—take one step that brings you closer.

When thinking “I can’t,” ask “Who says?”—challenge it by testing one task today.

Change “I never…” to “I haven’t yet…”—apply it to one stalled goal at work.

Track when your inner voice uses “always” or “never” at work—what triggered it, and how accurate was it?

Observe people you admire at work—how do they self-talk after mistakes or risks?

Catch yourself mid-thought when hesitating—what belief sits under that pause?

Listen for limiting beliefs in meetings—do you hear echoes of your own self-talk?

Note your physical cues when doubting yourself—tension, breath, posture—what belief drives them?

Notice how quickly you dismiss compliments—what belief might be behind that?

Empowering Beliefs

Choose one empowering belief and write it on a notecard to review before challenging tasks today.

Repeat an empowering belief in front of a mirror each morning—focus on tone, posture, and eye contact.

Create a phone lock screen with a short empowering belief you want to reinforce throughout this week.

Write down an empowering belief on paper—keep it visible while tackling a challenging assignment.

Choose a belief that energizes you—apply it to a current challenge and notice the shift in mindset.

Start your day by writing one empowering belief and one action it will inspire you to take today.

Write about a moment when trusting yourself helped you deliver at work—what did you tell yourself then?

List three empowering beliefs you admire in colleagues—how could you adopt versions of these in your own role?

Reflect on a success at work you almost didn’t pursue—what belief allowed you to go for it anyway?

Journal about how your empowering beliefs at work have shifted over the past year—what triggered that change?

Explore a time when confidence at work seemed irrational—but still paid off—what belief led the way?

Identify a belief you held back from sharing at work—what stopped you then, and what could change next time?

Lead a short update in a meeting with the belief: “My voice adds value.” Focus on clarity, not perfection.

Share a bold idea with a manager—act from belief in contribution, not fear of judgment.

Apply an empowering belief to a stretch goal—write it down and take one concrete step today.

Say yes to something exciting but risky—let belief lead the way instead of doubt.

Offer support to a colleague with the belief: “We rise by lifting others.”

Begin a presentation with a story that reflects your core empowering belief.

Ask a manager what beliefs they think drive your success—are they aligned with how you see yourself?

Share an empowering belief with a colleague and ask how they’ve applied it in tough situations.

Create a small peer circle to exchange stories of growth shaped by empowering beliefs.

Tell a colleague how their self-belief inspired you—start a conversation around its impact.

Invite feedback on how your attitude affects team energy—does belief in growth come through clearly?

Post one empowering belief on your desk and ask colleagues to share theirs in return.

Recast “This is too hard” as “This is where I grow”—hold that belief and start one challenging task.

Change “I’m unsure” to “I’m learning”—approach today’s ambiguity with curiosity, not fear.

Turn “They know more than me” into “I bring a unique view”—share one insight in a meeting.

See doubt as a trigger for belief—ask: “What would my future self choose here?”

Reframe perfectionism as “I’m here to improve, not prove”—apply it to your next deliverable.

Turn “I’ve never done this” into “I’m excited to grow”—start one new activity today.

Watch how confident colleagues act under pressure—what beliefs seem to drive their behavior?

Observe your thoughts in high-pressure tasks—do they build belief in ability or block it quickly?

Notice when colleagues use affirmations—how do they act when challenged afterward?

Track moments you hesitate—was it lack of skill, or lack of belief in yourself?

Observe your posture in moments of doubt—adjust and see how it changes your confidence.

Listen to leaders you admire—what beliefs are embedded in their language?

Opportunity beliefs

Choose one current work challenge and write three possible opportunities it could lead to this week.

Start your day by asking: “Where could today’s biggest obstacle at work become today’s biggest opportunity?”

Revisit an ongoing task and identify one overlooked opportunity you could explore starting today.

In your next task, reframe one obstacle as an opportunity in a single sentence.

Scan your to-do list and label one task as an “opportunity zone” for personal skill growth.

Set a five-minute timer to brainstorm new opportunity angles on a recent failure—no editing allowed.

Journal about a time when a workplace problem created an opportunity—how did your mindset shift?

Reflect on how you usually react to uncertainty at work—do you seek safety first or notice hidden opportunities?

Identify a recent workplace situation you dismissed too quickly—what new angle could still reveal value or growth?

Write about a success at work that came only because something else didn’t go as planned.

List three traits you’ve developed as a result of unexpected workplace challenges you faced.

Ask yourself: “What am I not seeing because I’ve labeled this workplace issue as a threat?” Reflect on the cost of that label.

Say yes to a project you’d normally hesitate to join—take the very first step toward it today.

Join a cross-team project outside your role—see what new opportunities it could unlock for you.

Offer a creative idea in a team problem-solving session—even if it feels risky to share.

Volunteer to represent your team in a new initiative—embrace the uncertainty and stretch.

Choose one decision this week and ask directly: “What’s the best opportunity hidden here?”

Flip your morning routine—change how you start your day and see what new ideas appear.

Ask a mentor to share a time when failure at work created an opportunity—what shifted for them?

Invite a colleague to challenge your view on a work problem—ask what opportunity they can see.

Share a challenge you face now and ask three colleagues what upside they’d see in your situation.

Discuss with a teammate how you both find value in setbacks—compare your lessons learned.

Ask a teammate: “What’s one opportunity we’re overlooking right now?”—note their response.

Have a reverse feedback session: ask peers how you miss or spot opportunities under pressure.

Recast a failure as “a future pivot point”—write down what new path it could open at work.

Reframe criticism as insight—ask: “What can I build from this feedback?”—apply one change.

Instead of “I missed my chance,” say “That door closed to show me the next one”—act on it.

Change “This is risky” to “This could reveal something new”—test it with one action.

Reframe frustration as fuel—ask: “What is this tension pointing me toward?”—act on it.

Replace “Why me?” with “What is this preparing me for?”—apply it to a challenge now.

Notice how senior leaders frame challenges—how do they shift from problems toward opportunities?

Track your inner dialogue in setbacks—does it move toward solutions or stall in doubt?

Observe how quickly you shut down new ideas—when might discomfort mask potential growth?

Listen to how colleagues pitch change—what words frame it as opportunity over risk?

Pay attention to what excites you in a crisis—those sparks may point to strengths to grow.

Watch how often colleagues credit luck versus effort—what mindset does that reveal?

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