The 10 Rules of Change Self-change is tough, but it's not impossible, nor does it have to be traumatic , according to change expert Stan Goldberg, Ph.D. Here, he lays out the 10 principles he deems necessary for successful change. My mother died on Christmas day of a massive heart attack. I later counted 15 self-help books on her shelves, but found each offered only broad ideas; none provided the specifics necessary to save her life. Like my mother, many of us want to change but simply don't know how to do it. All Behaviors Are Complex Research by psychologist James O. : Break down the behavior Almost all behaviors can be broken down. He wanted to be on time for work, so he wrote down what that would entail: waking up, showering, dressing, preparing breakfast, eating, driving, parking and buying coffee—all before 9 a.m. Change Is Frightening We resist change, but fear of the unknown can result in clinging to status quo behaviors—no matter how bad they are. : Examine the consequences : Prepare your observers As B.F.
137 Ways to Pamper Yourself, Lift Your Spirits, or Recharge Your Life Photo: tibchris / Creative Commons Is your tension helmet screwed on too tightly? Are your cranky pants giving you a wedgie? Perhaps you need a distraction or you want to beat a craving. Maybe you need a big life change. Or maybe you just need a nap. Whether you're looking for a boost to soldier through a tough day, pampering on your downtime or a thrilling life experience, this list has you covered. See also: 99 Ways to Use This Winter to Have a Blast, Comfort Yourself, or Take Control of Your Life Connect 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Aromatherapy 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Seek Water to See, Soak, Splash or Swim austinevan / Creative Commons 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. Touch 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. Spa or at-Home Treatments Unique Hotels Group / Creative Commons 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. Taste 37. 38. 39. 40. Outdoor Rest and Relaxation Will Merydith / Creative Commons 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. Indoor Rest and Relaxation 48. 49. 50. 51. 52. 53. 54. 55. 56. Savor a Warm Beverage 57. 58. 59. 60.
Psychopaths In Sheep's Clothing An Excerpt from the book: In Sheep's Clothing By George K. Simon Two Basic Types of Aggression There are two basic types of aggression: overt-aggression and covert-aggression. Acts of Covert-Aggression vs. Most of us have engaged in some sort of covertly aggressive behavior from time to time. The tactics of deceit, manipulation and control are a steady diet for covert-aggressive personality. The Process of Victimization For a long time, I wondered why manipulation victims have a hard time seeing what really goes on in manipulative interactions. A manipulator's aggression is not obvious. Recognizing Aggressive Agendas Accepting how fundamental it is for people to fight for the things they want and becoming more aware of the subtle, underhanded ways people can and do fight in their daily endeavors and relationships can be very consciousness expanding. Defense Mechanisms and Offensive Tactics Almost everyone is familiar with the term defense mechanism.
clean sweep assessment Are you ready to clean up your life? The Clean Sweep Program is a checklist of 100 items which, when completed, give one complete personal freedom. These 100 items are grouped in 4 areas of life with 25 in each group: Physical Environment, Well-being, Money and Relationships. Objective The participant's goal is to get a score of 100 out of 100. Promise The Clean Sweep Program promises three things will happen as you increase your scores: You will have more energy and vitality. Instructions There are 4 steps to completing the Clean Sweep™ Program. Answer each question. Scoring: Add your totals from the four sections. Important Points: This program is part of establishing a Strong Personal Foundation. How to meditate Feeling scatterbrained? Stressed-out and overwhelmed? Depressed? It’s time to calm your mind. Here are some tips on how to meditate and the benefits you’ll receive from daily meditation. Warning: your life might change if you start meditating. Develop appreciation for the mundane every-day tasks that bore you and keep you joyless. You gotta believe! Can’t sit still for an hour while you’re in a position that seems like you’d strain your groin staying in it for any longer than a minute? Don’t let that dissuade you from giving meditation a try. Meditation doesn’t have to be an impossible spiritual pursuit necessitating pure stillness. You can try moving meditations like tai chi or qi gong. Some people even meditate while they walk. Instead, focus is put on the setting, which can be anywhere that’s quiet (even if it’s the garage or laundry room). Go for a walk and “be in the present,” paying close attention to the rustling of the leaves on a tree or a flock of birds flying overhead.
CogniFit Mark Twain Gives Nine Tips for Living an Extraordinary Life by Henrik Edberg Is truth stranger than fiction? Perhaps. “Let us live so that when we come to die even the undertaker will be sorry.” “When your friends begin to flatter you on how young you look, it’s a sure sign you’re getting old.” You may know Mark Twain for some of his very popular books like Adventures of Huckleberry Finn and The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. Twain is known for his many – and often funny – quotes. 1. “A man cannot be comfortable without his own approval.” If you don’t approve of yourself, of your behaviour and actions then you’ll probably walk around most of the day with a sort of uncomfortable feeling. This can, in a related way, be a big obstacle in personal growth. What you may be bumping into there are success barriers. Or if you make some headway in the direction you want to go you may start to sabotage for yourself. So you need give yourself approval and allow yourself to be who you want to be. 2. “Age is an issue of mind over matter. 4. 5. 6. And that’s OK. 8.
10 Life-Enhancing Things You Can Do in Ten Minutes or Less It usually takes us much longer to change our moods than we’d like it to take. Here are ten things you can do in ten minutes or less that will have a positive emotional effect on you and those you love. . See it online at Oprah.com . This is a deeply moving segment that may be the best ten minutes you've ever invested in front of a computer. . . . The experience will fill you with fond memories and perhaps make you a bit wistful for days gone by. . . Then spend that time just holding each other. Studies show that hospital patients who can see a natural body of water from their beds get better at a 30 percent faster rate. Shake, twist, and jump around. Sadly, many people measure happiness by how long the experience lasts. Dr.
10 Psychological Experiments That Went Horribly Wrong Psychology as we know it is a relatively young science, but since its inception it has helped us to gain a greater understanding of ourselves and our interactions with the world. Many psychological experiments have been valid and ethical, allowing researchers to make new treatments and therapies available, and giving other insights into our motivations and actions. Sadly, others have ended up backfiring horribly — ruining lives and shaming the profession. Here are ten psychological experiments that spiraled out of control. 10. Prisoners and guards In 1971, social psychologist Philip Zimbardo set out to interrogate the ways in which people conform to social roles, using a group of male college students to take part in a two-week-long experiment in which they would live as prisoners and guards in a mock prison. 9. Wendell Johnson, of the University of Iowa, who was behind the study Theodore Kaczynski, the Unabomber, also seen top 7. 6. The Milgram Experiment underway 5. 4. 3. 2. 1.
50 Lessons Life Taught Me To celebrate growing older, I once wrote the 45 lessons life taught me. It is the most-requested column I’ve ever written. When my odometer rolled over to 50, I updated the list. Here it is: Life isn’t fair, but it’s still good.When in doubt, just take the next small step.Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.Don’t take yourself so seriously. Eight Ways To Build Unbreakable Motivation Credit: BigStockPhoto.com You can achieve extraordinary feats when you are fully dedicated to a task and put your heart and soul into succeeding. Strong, unbreakable motivation is often the difference between success and failure when it comes to accomplishing important goals. It’s very common to start out with a bright attitude and brilliant motivation, only to lose track a little way down the line. When faced with flagging enthusiasm, here are some tips to get your motivation back to its peak. 1. When people set goals, they sometimes fail to put them into a wider context, but often the goal itself is not the ultimate aim. 2. It’s easier to remain enthusiastic about a goal if you have a strong vision to work towards. 3. Remind yourself why you’re doing this, at every opportunity. 4. Breaking a giant goal down into smaller steps can make it seem more easily attainable, so plan out mini-goals to help you stay on track. 5. 6. 7. 8. Tagged as: motivation, unbreakable motivation
Myers-Briggs-Typindikator Der Myers-Briggs-Typenindikator (kurz MBTI, von englisch Myers-Briggs type indicator – nach Katharine Briggs und Isabel Myers) ist ein Instrument, mit dessen Hilfe die von Carl Gustav Jung entwickelten psychologischen Typen erfasst werden sollen. Der Indikator wird überwiegend im Bereich Coaching und Personalwesen eingesetzt. Von der wissenschaftlichen Psychologie wird der MBTI abgelehnt, weil er den Mindestanforderungen an Gültigkeit und Verlässlichkeit nicht entspricht.[1] Einführung[Bearbeiten] Der MBTI baut auf der Typologie von Carl Gustav Jung auf, der seine Beobachtungen in „Psychologische Typen“ niederschrieb. Durch die Publikationen von David Keirsey gewann die jungsche bzw. myers-briggsche Typologie eine größere Bekanntheit. In den USA sind im Laufe der Zeit mehrere Dutzend Bücher über den MBTI und das damit verbundene Persönlichkeitsmodell erschienen. Klassifikation[Bearbeiten] Funktionen[Bearbeiten] Beschreibung der Funktionen: Sensorik introvertierte Sensorik (Si) Intuition Fühlen
10 Life-Changing Facts About Fear | A Flourishing Life Note: This article is a follow-up to the guest post I wrote for The Bold Life (thanks, Tess!) about how to flourish in the face of fear. “The presence of fear is a sure sign you’re trusting in your own strength.” If you’re a human being, chances are you experience fear. Which is fine if a hungry lion is chasing you. A Sacred Choice Simply said, running from fear doesn’t work. Here is my question to you as we move into 2011. Facts About Fear Fear-motivated thoughts are all about “can’t.” Learn about fear. How have you dealt with fear? I'm so glad you're here! Bookmark the permalink. or leave a trackback: Trackback URL.