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Trust Yourself

Stop Overthinking and Channel Your Emotions for Success at Work

Melody Wilding

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Trust Yourself
The Sensitive Striver+
Redefining Achievement+
Overcoming Self-Doubt+
Mastering Emotions+
Decision Making+
Setting Boundaries+

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Question 1 of 6
According to the book, what defines a 'sensitive striver'?
  • A. Someone who struggles with high ambition but lacks the necessary skills to succeed.
  • B. A professional who combines high ambition with deep emotional awareness.
  • C. An individual who relies solely on logic and ignores their emotional instincts.
  • D. A person who frequently changes careers due to a high sensitivity to criticism.
Question 2 of 6
What is the primary purpose of conducting a five-day 'time audit'?
  • A. To prove to your manager that you deserve a promotion based on hours worked.
  • B. To track broad categories of work to ensure you are meeting company quotas.
  • C. To completely eliminate all tasks that do not directly lead to financial success.
  • D. To reveal patterns of unnecessary stress and obligation by tracking specific tasks.
Question 3 of 6
Which of the following is an example of a subtle 'permission-seeking' pattern that undermines a sensitive striver's confidence?
  • A. Over-apologizing when it is completely unnecessary.
  • B. Delegating tasks to team members to manage workload.
  • C. Taking calculated risks without consulting a manager.
  • D. Refusing to accept constructive criticism from peers.
Question 4 of 6
How does the book suggest you handle difficult emotions in a professional setting?
  • A. Suppress them immediately to maintain a professional appearance and avoid emotional hijacking.
  • B. Acknowledge them and use physical grounding techniques to calm the nervous system.
  • C. Express every emotion outwardly to ensure your coworkers understand your boundaries.
  • D. Ignore them until you are in a safe, personal space outside of the workplace.
Question 5 of 6
When making a difficult decision, how can you distinguish between intuition and fear?
  • A. Fear is usually calm and guiding, while intuition is loud, anxious, and restrictive.
  • B. Fear relies on objective facts, whereas intuition is purely based on emotional reactions.
  • C. Fear urges action out of insecurity, whereas intuition feels calm and guiding.
  • D. Fear always leads to burnout, while intuition always guarantees financial success.
Question 6 of 6
According to the 'boundaries playbook' exercise, what is a strong emotional indicator that a boundary needs to be set?
  • A. Feelings of apathy and boredom.
  • B. Strong emotions like frustration or resentment.
  • C. A sudden surge of creative energy.
  • D. A sense of deep nostalgia for the past.

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Trust Yourself Summary & Overview

Trust Yourself (2021) explores the connection between sensitivity and high achievement, offering science-backed strategies to help ambitious professionals manage stress, self-doubt, and anxiety. It provides practical tools for setting boundaries, trusting your intuition, and redefining success on your own terms.

Who Should Listen to Trust Yourself?

  • High achievers struggling with self-doubt and overthinking
  • Sensitive professionals seeking confidence and balance
  • Ambitious individuals prone to burnout and perfectionism

About the Author: Melody Wilding

Melody Wilding is an executive coach, consultant, and writer who has helped high-achieving professionals at companies like Google, JP Morgan, and Verizon. She also teaches human behavior at Hunter College and previously conducted research on emotions at Rutgers University. Her work has been featured in publications including Forbes, the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, and Harvard Business Review.

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