Power of Curiosity

Intro

We all grow up with a natural ability to explore and get immersed in pure discovery. Most of us unfortunately lose it quickly.

How often do you find yourself in a place of deep curiosity? How about in the middle of a challenging situation? We often instinctively jump to making a judgment and taking action before fully exploring all that there is to learn.

It is a mindset skill to observe a situation, and stay open to explore options, before reacting to stress. The goal of this tool is to strengthen that skill, unlocking perspective and resilience in the moments that matter.

Instructions

1. Describe one past challenge that led to an unexpected gift.For example, an injury that led to a creative project, or a job rejection that led to a new opportunity.
2. What is one challenge you are currently facing?Describe the situation in as few or many words as you’d like.
3. List any discoveries or gifts this situation could lead you to.Give yourself permission to pause from judging the situation, get creative, and generate as many ideas as you can.
4. What other questions come up as you lean into curiosity?Observe the situation from a non-judgmental perspective, and name any questions that your curiosity naturally leads you to.