Soul Sculpting Project: Head to the Hills, or the Park, or the Forest, or the Beach, or the Fields or … You have been invited to participate in a Psychology Research study. The research project has moved beyond rats and mice and now you are the subject. Today is the day. You put on…
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Soul Sculpting: Just Need More Will-Power? Maybe Not.
Soul Sculpting: Just Need More Will-Power? Maybe Not. When do you feel like a will-power wimp? I feel that way when my wave of motivation ebbs and I turn to my will-power to lean on. More often than I like, my will-power crumples and I fail to stick with the plan I created in my…
Soul Sculpting : Motivation: Catch It When You Can
Motivation: Catch It When You Can In a burst of inspiration do you decide to change your life and then struggle to stick with your decision when the going gets tough? Welcome to normal. Motivation comes to us in waves.Catch a strong one and we can make some real progress, but the wave will not…
Soul Sculpting Project: To Reach a Goal Week 1: Pray, Dream, Draw
Soul Sculpting Project: To Reach a Goal Week 1: Pray, Dream, Draw I’ve made New Year’s resolutions that have lasted for less than two weeks. I have made one resolution many years in a row. I keep resolving and keep failing. What is my problem? Well, first the problem of keeping resolutions is not unique…
Do It Now Gratitude Game #5: What do you say? “Thank-you”
Do It Now Gratitude Game #5: What do you say? “Thank-you” Soul Sculpting Project: As often as possible say a sincere “Thank-you” to the people you relate to. The Science Expressing gratitude strengthens close relationships and provides opportunities for new relationships. Psychologist John Gottman, renowned for his work on marital stability and relationship analysis uses…
Do It now Gratitude Games #2
Do It now Gratitude Games #2: Grateful for WHO? Right now – this moment think about someone for whom you are grateful. Who are you grateful for? ___________________ The Science: Gratitude increases our sense of self-worth and reduces social comparisons. 1. A 2014 study found that gratitude increased self-esteem for athletes and this in turn…