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”
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.
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
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: