More on thought distortions. Finally, in this series, on thought distortions, let us look at: Filtering We take the negative details and magnify them while filtering out all positive aspects of a situation. For instance, a person may pick out a single, unpleasant detail and dwell on it exclusively so that their vision of reality … Read More
Thought Distortions, let us talk some more about them. The primary cause of unhappiness is never the situation, but your thoughts about it. Be aware of the thoughts you are thinking. ― Eckhart Tolle Thought Distortions: Being Right They can also include: Always Being Right We are continually on trial to prove that our opinions and … Read More
Perspective – what is it? So here are some of the common Thought Distortions I see my clients have: Keep Things in Perspective. Even when facing BIGStuff events that could include loss and grief, try to consider the stressful situation from a BIG picture point of view and keep both a short term and long-term set … Read More
Self-Discovery. People often learn something about themselves and may find that they have grown in some respect as a result of their struggle with loss and grief. People who have experienced BIGStuff loss and grief often have reported better relationships. They also have a greater sense of self-confidence even while feeling vulnerable. An increased sense of self-worth, … Read More
Prayer is a very powerful way to be in touch with our creator and those that have gone before us. We can pray alone, pray in small and large groups and as I’ve learned to ask for; prayer for us or a vital cause near and dear to us. At 27 I was challenged by my … Read More
Workforce resiliency – what is that? Resiliency is defined as, “Our capacity to bounce back.” I define it as “Our capacity to increase the quality of our experience and the outcomes.” Creating and maintaining a resilient workforce takes vision, mission, diligence and resources. In a world of work that is experiencing global competition, key issues include: … Read More
Power. That is the best way to describe our speech. It happened many many years ago. Long before I was born. Yet it impacted my family in a very profound way. One nasty comment changed the course of many lives. The Power Of One Nasty Word It seemed one man felt superior to another. He … Read More
Stuff. We all need some, we almost all want some more, yet who owns who? In the second decade of the 21st century, we advertisers, including those using social media influencers, are constantly marketing to us. Buy more, spend more, get more. How? With the best things! Clothes, cars, jewellery, housing, shoes, accessories, places and … Read More
Victory. Such a glorious word. There comes a time when you have to declare your victory even though you may be losing the fight.” ~ Richard Paa Kofi Botcheway That grabbed my attention! I would never have thought of it that way or said it even close to that way. Yet, I thought along the … Read More
Deepen your resiliency. Resiliency is traditionally defined as our ability to spring back from and successfully adapt to adversity. Why You Should Deepen Your Resiliency Resilient people are often flexible in their thinking and can endure difficulty with a realistic outlook. They use their experiences in self-empowering ways. As well, I would add, it always increases the quality … Read More
