Daily Leader Tip: Spotlight Effect

The spotlight effect is a cognitive bias that describes a belief that everyone is always watching you.

We believe people are paying a lot more attention to us than they really are.

The real truth is most people are wrapped up in their own self-doubt and challenges, and worrying about what you’re doing is not front and centre.

How do we deal with this?

A couple of ideas:

1/ You’re not the star - don’t assume everyone is watching you or thinking about you, they have their own challenges and life worries. You be you.