How to avoid the Tiger Woods syndrome in your life
It’s nothing new.
Humble beginnings….The rise to stardom…Basking in the limelight….. The revealing light…. The crash and burn.
Elvis Presley. President Nixon. Hugh Grant. President Clinton. And now Tiger Woods.
Although we saw these people’s rise and fall because they were in the spotlight, the same dynamic happens in all of our lives, most of the time without us being aware of it. It’s an age old psychological principle that has been known about for probably 40 years. It is called ‘the shadow’ or suppression/repression. I like to call it the ‘crash-and-burn’ syndrome.
In this article you’ll learn about the mechanics of the ’shadow’ or ‘crash-and-burn” in your life and we’ll look at practical ways for you to handle it so you don’t get blindsided. Read more »
Posted: January 1st, 2010 under Self Improvement - No Comments. Tags: The Shadow in Psychology, Tiger Woods
How to never have another argument
Imagine never again getting upset when someone disagrees with you, tells you you’re wrong, or contradicts you. Imagine enjoying and growing from this experience.
Is it possible?
Yes. All you have to do is follow the guidelines and practice the exercise below.
Before we get started though, let me clear something up. Not arguing doesn’t mean being weak or accepting whatever anyone else says. Not arguing doesn’t mean being pushed around, giving in or admitting you’re wrong. Not arguing is not a weakness, it is a strength. Arguing is the weakness that must be overcome, as you will learn below. Read more »
Posted: November 27th, 2008 under Relationships, Self Improvement - No Comments.
How Conscious Are You?
‘Conscious’ means ‘aware’. In general, being conscious means being aware of the world around you. However there are more levels of consciousness than just the physical level. Each of these levels is different. In fact, each level of consciousness is a distinct world, complete with unique objects, experience and laws. In this article we will discover the essence of each of these levels and provide directions to help you successfully navigate to the higher levels of consciousness.
Levels of consciousness
First of all, what are these levels of consciousness? Read more »
Posted: October 28th, 2008 under Self Improvement - No Comments.
A Quick Recipe to Reduce Worry & Anxiety
Based on brain chemistry research described in the book “Emotional Intelligence” by Daniel Goleman, here is a tried and tested method to help reduce the habit of worry and anxiety
1. Relax.
Anxiety and worry excite the brain and nervous system which has a tendency to increase the level of anxiety. Take a few deep breathes, shake your arms, take a slow walk around the room, lie down for a few minutes; whatever it takes for you to relax briefly. Read more »
Posted: August 3rd, 2008 under Self Improvement - No Comments.
My Favorite Quote
Here’s my favorite quote at the moment.
“Do not believe in anything simply because you have heard it. Do not believe in anything simply because it is spoken and rumored by many. Do not believe in anything simply because it is found written in your religious books. Do not believe in anything merely on the authority of your teachers and elders. Do not believe in traditions because they have been handed down for many generations.
“But after observation and analysis, when you find that anything agrees with reason and is conducive to the good and benefit of one and all, then accept it and live up to it.”
Siddhartha Guatama (The Buddha)
Posted: January 20th, 2008 under Self Improvement, Spirituality - No Comments.
