Being authentic is about having the guts to define your own version of what it is to live a successful life. We are naturally wired to tell the truth. Not doing so causes stress; hence lie detectors actually measure stress. So accept who you really… Read More »The 6 Principles of Authenticity:
Limiting Beliefs (Stinking Thinking) are zappers of your personal power. Once you accept them they become your reality. They are divided into two broad categories: About Myself: About The World: Limiting Beliefs are a vicious cycle as they stop you from taking action and this… Read More »Limiting Beliefs:
At Talentum Mundi™ coaching always begins with the question: “Who do I choose to BE here?”It is based in a powerful awareness-expanding tool by Alan Seale that helps you begin to make significant shifts in how you approach challenges and situations in life: State Level… Read More »The 4 Levels of Engagement:
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:
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 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
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:
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”