We may overvalue toughness and undervalue tenderness undervalue for example, or do just the reverse, when in fact both represent important emotional muscles in our lives. The same is true of many opposites; self-control and spontaneity honesty and compassion generosity and thriftiness, openness and discretion, passion and detachment patience and urgency caution and boldness, confidence and humility
COMMON PERFORMANCE BARRIERS
Low energy
Lack of trust in others
Impatience
Lack of integrity
Defensiveness
Indecisive
Negative attitude
Poor communication skills
Critical of others
Poor listening skills
Low stress tolerance
Lack of passion
Moody/irritable
Low self-confidence
Poor team player
Lack of empathy
Inflexible/rigid
Overly dependent
Unfocused
Poor work-life balance
High anxiety
Negative/pessimistic thinking
Poor time management