Brightening Workplaces: The Power of Positive Feedback
Episode Overview
Clinical perfectionism can lead to burnout due to unattainable standards. Negative filters make it hard to see one's achievements. Daily positive feedback can shift workplace culture. Compliments can reduce stress and boost morale. Listing daily achievements helps balance internal criticism.
If we gave positive feedback every day, what if we valued smaller things like supporting a colleague?
The Practitioner Health Wellbeing Podcast brings you an enlightening conversation with Dr Lisa Tyrer, a Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist, on the power of positive feedback in the workplace. If you've ever felt like you're not quite hitting the mark at work, you're not alone. Dr Tyrer discusses how a culture of clinical perfectionism can lead to burnout, especially when we set impossibly high standards for ourselves.
She highlights how a negative filter can cloud our perception, making it difficult to recognise our achievements and hear positive feedback. Dr Tyrer suggests a refreshing approach to combat this – giving genuine, unfiltered praise every day. Imagine a workplace where compliments are as common as coffee breaks! She argues that by valuing small accomplishments and offering daily positive reinforcement, we can shift the culture towards one that reduces stress and burnout.
Dr Tyrer shares practical advice on how to challenge the negative filter, encouraging individuals to list three things they’ve done well each day. While it might feel awkward at first, this exercise can help balance out internal criticism and foster a more supportive environment. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to improve their mental health and wellbeing in the workplace. So, why not take up Dr Tyrer's challenge?
Give a compliment today and see how it brightens someone's day – including your own!