The Drama Triangle:
Drama Triangles can be found in all social interactions (relationships, marriage, movies, school, family, work etc). Victim(Nail) Rescuer(Nail Remover) Persecutor(Hammer) Belief System: Belief System: Belief System: “I am helpless” “Circumstances have power over me” Blames others Absolves self, of responsibility Didn’t see it coming. “I… Read More »The Drama Triangle:
Buffering Against Burnout:
Small doses of stress support growth and enhance performance. Chronic stress however is dangerous. Little by little, a little becomes a lot, and when you stress, you don’t rest. Burnout is not an On/Off switch. It is a vicious cycle. Its components are: It erodes:… Read More »Buffering Against Burnout:
Positive Psychology
Positive Psychology is all about nurturing your talents and improving your life. Focusing on the following domains of developing your Talents / Potential versus solving your problems:1. Subjective (Feeling good)2. Individual (Being a good person)3. Social (Civic virtues) Whereas Negative Emotions lead to fear and… Read More »Positive Psychology
Circle of Concern / Circle of Influence:
According to the Stoics, life is governed by the: Dichotomy of Control. As an individual accept responsibility for your situation — no matter how distressing — and take the initiative to make things better by allowing your values to determine the choices you make. By… Read More »Circle of Concern / Circle of Influence:
Socrates: “Know Yourself”
Most of us are familiar with this maxim inscribed on the front part of the Temple of Delphi, but what is its deeper meaning? Quite a few it seems: It first indicates that a person must stand and live according to their nature — in… Read More »Socrates: “Know Yourself”
The 3 Characteristics of Transformative Change:
Transformative Change is not only a philosophical but also a practical and strategic process we use to effect sweeping change within an organization, e.g., implementing a coaching culture . The same process applies to individuals.
The 4 Dimensions of Wellbeing:
Wellness is a holistic integration of all 4 dimensions. It is “a lifestyle and a personalized approach to living life in a way that allows you to become the best kind of person that your potentials and fate will allow”. Mind Body Spirit Emotions
The 4-Elements of Human Nature:
As individuals, we need to continuously focus on cultivating — in a holistic and not compartmentalized/fractured way — the Mental (Mind), Physical (Body), Emotional (Heart), and Spiritual (Spirit) aspects of our lives to express who we are. Reintegrating the mind-body-heart-spirit of our selves is of… Read More »The 4-Elements of Human Nature: