Why is Making Assumptions Potentially Bad for your Business?

Why is the subject of making assumptions so important?

When you make an assumption,?you tell yourself that something is true without actually having any evidence that it is. This can be very detrimental to your business and clients.

Do not get me wrong, it can help in the planning process and managing change, but needs to be done carefully as presuming something to be true without evidence can cause problems unnecessarily.

So why do we make assumtions?

One way?our brain saves energy?is by making assumptions. We usually draw on our past experiences to find patterns in how the world works. When we encounter new situations, we apply these patterns, or assumptions, to the new person or situation. This process saves us the energy of analyzing each situation completely anew, which is why naturally it can be so easy to do.?

What is an example of an assumption??

An assumption is something that you assume to be the case, even without proof. For example,?people might make the assumption that you're a nerd if you wear glasses, even though that's not true, or very kind.

So it is like a judgement. Now judgements have intentions, actions and words.

They can be useful to protect, support and guide us, However, it is much better to first seek multiple perspectives.

I believe it is better to look at WHY you believe what you do about a person or situation and reflect on where that is coming from.

How to stop making negative assumptions.?

1.???Mindfulness. Notice without judgment of any kind.

2.???Let there be multiple possibilities, so open your mind.

3.???Play with your worst-case scenario, if you are wrong…

4.???Transform assumptions into questions to understand more.

5.???Take initiative. Ask questions without filling in the gaps.

6.???Use the free-time toward yourself knowing it will help your business.

7.???Nourish your creativity, which is much easier when not assuming anything.

Overall, I suggest being more aware whenever you feel yourself making any assumption, no matter how obvious you think it is. Apply the points about and above all, be open to change your opinión. After all, you would not like someone judging and assuming something incorrect about you without evidence.

So give people the opportunity to change, if needs be, and always bring your positivity to the situation to define the experience for yourself in a way that benefits you, your business, and the people involved.

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