Experts say it takes anywhere from 4 to 10 stages to complete a behavior change. On the high end there is Mezirow’s Theory of Transformation which suggest 10 stages: A disorienting dilemma A self examination with feelings of guilt or shame A critical assessment of epistemic, sociocultural, or psychic assumptions Recognition that one’s discontent and […]
The happiest teens are those who align their wants, their behaviors, and their reality. This appears to be fairly obvious. However, this is easier said than done. For example, there are plenty of people who say they want to be wealthy who don’t behave in ways that build wealth. While this example is rather cliché, […]
One of the things I’ve done to “level up” my parenting skills over the last 14 years is to switch from using reverse psychology to choice psychology. Reverse psychology is about getting your kids to do things you know is best for them but they don’t want to do. At its core, basic reverse psychology is […]