MASTER Risk Model - Learning Resources - Mindset

Intrinsic Motivation

Write down one task today and add “because I care about…” to reconnect it with personal meaning.

Choose one work task and link it to your values—why does this matter to you beyond the outcome?

Block ten minutes to work on something that energizes you—no outcome needed, just enjoy the flow.

Start your day by asking: “What would make today feel meaningful, not just productive?”

Keep a “why I do this” sticky note visible—anchor your actions to your deeper intrinsic motivation.

Say no to one task that drains your energy and doesn’t align with your deeper sense of purpose.

Extrinsic Motivation

List one tangible reward at work that motivates you—remind yourself of it before starting a hard task.

Write down one recognition you’ve received at work—review it before starting a difficult project.

Create a simple reward system for a task you’re avoiding—tie completion to something enjoyable.

Add a visible progress tracker for a long-term goal—watching progress builds commitment and drive.

Write down one way your workplace recognizes effort—remind yourself of it before hard work.

Choose one task to finish before lunch and reward yourself with a treat or refreshing break.

No Fear

Name one small risk you’ve avoided out of fear—take the first tiny step toward doing it today.

Name one uncertain situation you’ve avoided at work—note what you can control and take one step now.

Send a short thank-you note or idea to someone—expect no reply and treat the act as a win itself.

Say out loud: “Failure is data, not identity”—repeat it whenever hesitation shows up before a task.

Say aloud: “Uncertainty means possibility”—repeat it whenever you feel tempted to freeze or delay.

Say aloud: “A no doesn’t define me”—repeat it before making a request or sharing your perspective.

Share one time you failed and learned—remind yourself how that moment led to future growth.

Schedule ten minutes to explore a work topic you don’t understand—lean into curiosity over avoidance.

Share your opinion in a low-stakes setting—practice calmness and clarity even if it feels risky.

Reframe a current task as an experiment—success means learning, not achieving perfection.

Choose to ask one curious question during your next workday—even if you’re unsure of the answer.

Make a simple request you’ve been holding back—time, help, or needed visibility.

Post a sticky note that reads: “What if I try—and learn?” Place it where you often hesitate.

Identify a small, unclear decision—make it quickly and treat it as a test, not a dangerous trap.

Write down the worst rejection you received—note what happened next and how you eventually grew.

Lower the stakes: pick one task you’re avoiding and do it badly—on purpose—just to get it done.

Change your desktop background to a quote about exploring the unknown—keep discomfort visible.

Add a sticky note that says: “Rejection is redirection”—place it where hesitation often shows up.

MASTER Risk Hub