What are you assuming?

All humans make assumptions. It is our brains way of saving energy, taking a short cut.?Our brains love?assumptions because it takes far less energy to act on a hunch than to go?on a fact finding mission. So when we don't have all the facts, no problem, our brain will fill in the gaps for us.

She means to save us energy.

Nice of her, but prone to backfire.?

Do you assume you know why you weren't put on that project?

Do you assume you know why you weren't offered the job?

Do you assume he was talking about you?

Do you assume she doesn't like you?

Do you assume their life is easier than yours?

Do you assume you know why she didn't?complete the project?

Do you assume they know what you are talking about?

Do you assume he is not talking in the meeting because he's mad?

Do you assume you know why she didn't call back???

Do you assume she's over talking in the meeting because she's gunning for a promotion?

Do you assume "everyone" would agree??

I have done all of the above.?I get it.?But, remember assumptions are stories based on hunches. Not facts.?We make assumptions based on previous information. It is far easier to reference the past than create a new story. Fair. But problems arise when we view our opinions or hunches as facts, reality, the truth.?Danger lurks here.?

Misunderstandings are created.

Stereotypes are constructed. So, next time you are tempted to assume something I invite you to write down exactly what happened in great detail?and then circle everything that is a fact.?She was in the meeting.?He asked who wanted to be on the project. She said, "I want to tackle that project."He said, "It is yours." She said, "Thanks."?Far different than --- she is gunning for a promotion eh? I mean, maybe she is, but until you know that for sure stay away from hunches and lean into facts.?I promise it will serve you and?create?far less suffering and frustration.?