Fate vs. Free-Will: Who’s in Charge Here? Fate Someone or something has predetermined what the future holds for each of us No individual power or control & outcomes are at the whim of outside forces Dependency No coincidences, everything is mysteriously planned in advance by unknown powers Free-Will The individual…
Warning- Normalcy Could Drive You Crazy- Are You Abnormal?
What makes you-you? Are you damaged, broken, abnormal? How do you make yourself right? Who decides what type of person is normal? As far as that goes, are you sure you even want to be “normal”? Personality A personality consists of an individual’s temperament and overall character. Some dispositions we…
Addiction: Surviving the Present
Addicts are ashamed of the past, but have no perceivable future for which to look forward. With no thought for tomorrow and no worry of consequences, they will plan for only one day at a time and get very upset if that one day deviates from the established itinerary. “That’s…
Mirror, Mirror on the Wall What Is Your Image Saying?
Perception is reality, but people perceive things differently. Unfortunately, we cannot control the thoughts and impressions of others, but we can at least influence their opinions. “Human beings are not born once and for all on the day their mothers give birth to them, but … life obliges them over…
Fact from Fiction – Accomplishing Your Mission
Developing a Goal-Orientation through The Creed of Conviction Advantages to Goal-Setting Provides direction, momentum & movement Prevents stasis & stagnancy Allows for the monitoring of progress Breaks large complicated feats down into smaller more achievable tasks Instills self-confidence & self-efficacy through attainable accomplishments Becoming Goal-Focused Be very clear about what…