Contribution of self-image to self-efficacy
"with such self-definitions[I am dumb, I am poor in math, etc], the student had to make poor grades in order to be true to himself. Unconsciously, making poor grades became a moral issue with him. In other words, when the report card came back with an F, the self-described poor student had proof that he was right! - Psycho-Cybernetics Maxwell Maltz
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Dr. Maltz came up with this theory based on observation of patients after surgery to correct scars and disfigurements. It seems that we all have a self-image and without working on the mind a large change can not be processed too well.
I have heard of stories that folks that win millions of dollars in lotteries will over time find themselves in the same financial position as they were before the big win. It is all about the real estate between the ears. Without it being aligned to the change it will not accept it and often sabotage it.
Today's question is:
"How do you get your mind to accept the changes you want to make?"
"with such self-definitions[I am dumb, I am poor in math, etc], the student had to make poor grades in order to be true to himself. Unconsciously, making poor grades became a moral issue with him. In other words, when the report card came back with an F, the self-described poor student had proof that he was right! - Psycho-Cybernetics Maxwell Maltz
Does that cookie look good?
Dr. Maltz came up with this theory based on observation of patients after surgery to correct scars and disfigurements. It seems that we all have a self-image and without working on the mind a large change can not be processed too well.
I have heard of stories that folks that win millions of dollars in lotteries will over time find themselves in the same financial position as they were before the big win. It is all about the real estate between the ears. Without it being aligned to the change it will not accept it and often sabotage it.
Today's question is:
"How do you get your mind to accept the changes you want to make?"
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