Has anyone considered a "prevention" mindset and the balance of being in the vortex? Here's what I mean: I was handed a project to do. I caught myself in fear of making mistakes and looking bad. I realized this was my brain avoiding pain and focusing on what could go wrong in order to prevent mistakes. It's like a call to action to prevent failing and experiencing pain.
I know you are suppose to get in the vortex, then work from there. But is there a way to do that and look out for what could go wrong? To prepare for possible problems so they do not occur, yet be in the vortex and feel good? I hope the answer isn't just go do the project and if you experience contrast, you will do better next time. My job, reputation, and self-esteem cannot handle that kind of experience. Can you prepare for contingencies yet still work from the vortex? How do I address possible problems to prevent them, yet feel good doing it? I feel that when I try and prevent future errors I kick myself out of the vortex and am focusing on what I don't want. But it seems like a necessary step.