Tag: Psychology
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Most people prefer a problem they can’t fix to a solution they don’t like
“Most people prefer a problem they can’t fix to a solution they don’t like” Lee Thayer This sentence is mad…. but there is a certain truth to it. Lee Thayer is the author of several books on the practice of Leadership. He was a big proponent of working to integrate thinking, being and doing into…
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How to make Behaviour Change Stick
It’s January. New year is a time for reflection on how life is going… and often to make changes. Why does behaviour change fail? Here are 3 reasons why I see people fail at behaviour change: What to do to help Behaviour Changes stick? If you liked this post, you will also like the guide…
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Stress, Pressure and Focussing on What you Actually Control
It has been a busy summer of high performance – in particular the Tokyo Olympics. There were 2 interviews with athletes that really struck me for the perspectives they were taking towards their performance and results. The video below shares these two healthy mental approaches to life. Pressure vs Stress The first interview was with…
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The Law of Reciprocity works… if you give freely
…not if you give with expectation. So often, our gifts… are not gifts. They come with an obligation. This is not a gift… this is a transaction. Human beings are hardwired to act in a reciprocal manner – we give back what we receive. If we receive a kind action, we are almost compelled to…
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Fear of an Ordinary Life
My anxiety: It’s not FOMO but FOOL Last week, I was given the thoughtful gift of a book “How to be Bored“. It describes the anxiety arising from the Fear Of Missing Out, made famous as FOMO. I have a hard time sitting at home doing nothing productive. I have a sense that I am…
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The 14 Habits of Highly Miserable People
This post was originally published on Alternet and it is written by coaching guru Cloe Madanes. The 14 Habits of Highly Miserable People Most of us claim we want to be happy—to have meaningful lives, enjoy ourselves, experience fulfillment, and share love and friendship with other people and maybe other species, like dogs, cats, birds, and…
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Resilience: Coping with Setbacks
Time after time I see promising young athletes reach the professional teams, and they don’t make it. Time and time again I see someone do well in the good times, but then allow one small setback to avalanche into a total personal, business and financial collapse. Other times someone struggles through the youth ranks, shows…