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 […]
There are two rules of thumb I live by when it comes to deciding whether to build strengths or fix weaknesses while pursuing personal growth. The first rule is to spend as little time, energy, and emotion in areas of weakness as possible. The second rule is to not forget rule #1. With this in […]
In her preeminent book Mindset: The New Psychology of Success, Carol S. Dweck, Ph.D. provides a simple definition of mindset. She defines mindset as: The view you adopt for yourself [that] profoundly affects the way you lead your life. Dweck goes on to make the case that one’s mindset determines whether or not a person […]