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Inner Transformation
H.I.M.A.T
- Happiness Blueprint
- Inner Awareness
- Managing Emotions
- Align Your Energy
- Taking Inspired Action
a. Happiness Blueprint
Create a personalized roadmap to fulfillment
Enjoyment
Satisfaction
Purpose
Discover what Drives You
1. The Happiness Triad: Enjoyment, Satisfaction, Purpose
2. Paradox of Happiness
1. The Happiness Triad: Enjoyment: Experiencing the moment.
Enjoyment: More Than Pleasure
- Not just pleasure, but connection and presence.
- Involves Communion & Consciousness
- Builds lasting memories
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Satisfaction: Achieving and progressing
3 Pillars of Satisfaction
- Effort: Dedicated hard work,
- Perseverance: Overcoming obstacles.
- Integrity: Authentic and honest approach.
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Purpose: Living with meaning
The power of Purpose drives
- Motivation: Drives action and passion
- Focus: Gives direction and prioritization
- Meaning: Infuses life with significance
2. The Paradox of Happiness
Why Happiness Requires Struggle
- Enjoyment TAKES EFFORT
- Satisfaction is FLEETING
- Purpose may involve SUFFERING
Callout: Embrace the paradox, don’t resist it.
b. Inner Awareness
Cultivate self-awareness, emotional intelligence
How your brain, beliefs, and perspective shape your emotional landscape.
Topics Covered
- Emotional Weather Analogy
- Three Functions of the Brain
- Belief to Consequence cycle
- Perspective is Power
- Mental Health Myths
Emotional Weather Analogy
Emotions are like the weather-constantly shifting, sometimes calm, sometimes stormy. They don’t last forever, but they shape how we experience life.
Sunny Weather
Energy, joy, delight (but too much heat can bring frustration).
Cold Weather
Calmness and wonder, like still winter or fresh snow.
Mild Weather
Hope, comfort, and mystery, offering balance and renewal
Unpredictable Weather
Uncertainty, confusion, and anxiety-like clouds, fog, and wind.
Stormy Weather
Intense feelings such as fear and alarm, overwhelming but temporary
Three Functions of Brain (Detect -> React -> Decide)
1. Detection
Your brain recognizes visual information through the retinas and visual cortex. (Example: Seeing a speeding car)
2. Reaction
The amygdala triggers an emotional response of fear, releasing stress hormones (Happens in 0.074 seconds)
3. Decision
The prefrontal cortex enables conscious decision-making. You choose how to react, considering options and consequences.
The Belief to Consequence Cycle
Perspective is Power
- Interconnectedness
Thoughts, emotions, and behaviors are like the facets of a prism, influencing each other to create a unique experience.
- Perspective is the Prism
Your perspective is the lens through which you view reality, separating experiences into diverse meanings and interpretations.
- Angle of efraction (reframe)
The angle of your prism (perspective) determines the hue of your experience, shaping reality’s meaning and your emotional response.
Shift Your Prism, Transform Your Life
Glass Half empty or Half Full?
Positive: The glass is half full, I’m grateful for what I have,
Negative: The glass is half empty, I’m disappointed by what’s lacking.
Two Sides of the Same Coin: The Power of Perspective
Mental Health Myths
c. Managing Emotions
Learn to manage your emotions and harness them
Mental Health Myths
1. Think About Your Thinking:
Recognize: Acknowledge thoughts, emotions, and biases
Reflect: Exarnine thoughts critically, consider multiple perspectives
Respond: Adjust thinking and behavior based on reflection
Practicing metacognition improves critical thinking, learning, decision-making, and self-awareness.
- 10 Thinking Errors and their Emotional Solutions
All-or-Nothing Thinking - Overgeneralization
- Mental Filter
Disqualifying the Positive - Jumping to Conclusions
- Magnification (Catastrophizing)
- Minimization.
- Emotional Reasoning
- Should Statements
- Labeling
2. Shift Your Perspective:
BIS (Behavioral Inhibition System):
Avoid risks and threats, associated with caution, fear, and anxiety.
Activated by: Perceived potential danger or negative outcomes.
BAS (Behavioral Activation System):
Pursue rewards and goals, associated with excitement, pleasure, and reward-seeking.
Activated by: Perceived potential rewards or positive outcomes.
3. Taking less care about Yourself
The I-SELF vs ME-SELF
1-Self: Mindful Observer
Me-Self: Judged Ego
Camera Analogy
Think of your
I-Self as the Camera Lens:
Observing the world around you, taking in information, and seeing things as they are.
Me-Self as the Camera’s Reflection.
The image of yourself that you see, shaped by your self-image, ego, and external opinions
4. CBT vs. Metacognition
Nuances and Applications:
CBT:- Fixes specific problems (anxiety, depression) Changes individual thoughts
Metacognition:- Improves overall thinking (awareness, reflection) Changes how you think (patterns, habits)
Think of CBT as fixing a specific leaky pipe, while Metacognition is like upgrading the entire plumbing system.
CBT Can Change Your Emotional Experience
It helps you manage emotions by changing negative thought pattems using affirmations In the present tense.
Here are three examples:
1. Anxiety: Triggered by an upcoming presentation. From “I will fail to “I am prepared”
Result: Reduced anxiety.
2. Depression: Triggered by job loss From I’m worthless to I am capable and strong”
Result: Improved mood.
3. Anger: Triggered by a disagreement with a friend From They don’t respect me” to “We had a misunderstanding”
Result: Decreased anger intensity, increased
d. Align Your Energy
Harmonize your thoughts, emotions, and actions to manifest desires
WHY:
Discover your purpose and motivation Overcome
Obstacles: Recognize negative patterns, inaction, and limited beliefs.
WHAT:
Learn the principles and knowledge Understand
Energy Mastery: Quantum Energy, Resonance, and the FTBA Model
HOW:
Apply practical techniques and take action VGAA (Visualization, Gratitude, Affirmations, Action).
Key Takeaway: Align your energy, apply practical techniques, and overcome obstacles to manifest your desires and achieve your goals
Quantum Energy: The Hidden Power
The Power of Resonance Resonance is like a powerful magnet that attracts what you want.
Here’s how it works: Focus on your desires (happiness, success, etc.)
Your energy vibrates at the same frequency as your desires.
This vibration attracts similar positive energies, making your desires a reality.
The Law of Attraction
You attract what you Think. Feel, and Believe. Good thoughts and feelings bring good experiences!
The FTBA Formula
A simple way to make your dreams come true:
- Feel Good: Focus on happy emotions to attract what you want.
- Think Positive: Choose good thoughts to shape your life.
- Believe: Trust that your dreams will come true.
- Act: Take consistent action towards your goals.
Your Feelings Matter
How you feel affects your life!
Positive emotions(happiness, gratitude, love)
bring good things.
Negative emotions (fear, anger, doubt) bring bad things
Choose Happiness:
Focus on what you’re thankful for and choose to feel good, even when life gets tough.
The Result:
A happier, more positive life that reflects your good emotions
Think Positive, Achieve Positive.
Your thoughts have power! They can bring you what you want or hold you back.
Let Go of Negative Thoughts
Notice when you’re thinking negative thoughts Replace then with positive affirmations
Examples of Positive Affirmations:
- Money: Thave enough
- Relationships Tarn loved.”
- Happiness. Tan grateful
Feed Your Mind Goodness:
- Focus on what you want, not on scancity
- Choose love over fear
- Practice gratitude daily instead of complaining
Key Takeaway:
Your thoughts shape your life. Choose positive thoughts to achieve your goals and live a happy life!
e. Taking Inspired Action
Apply your new found wisdom to transform your life
Believe in Yourself
Your beliefs can hold you back or help you achieve your dreams!
What Are Beliefs?
-A belief is a thought you accept as true
-A belief is an unchallenged thought
How Beliefs Impact Your Life
They decide what you feel you deserve
They influence what you attract into your life.
Two Types of Beliefs:
1. Limiting Beliefs: Hold you back and prevent you from achieving your desires
2. Growing Beliefs: Help you grow, attract what you want, and transform your life
Break Free from Limiting Beliefs:
Identify negative thoughts that hold you back
Challenge and replace them with growing beliefs Remember, your beliefs have the power to shape your life. Choose beliefs that empower you!
Take Action Achieve Your Goals
Why Action Matters:
Shows you’re committed to your dreams
Takes you closer to your goals
Act Like You Already Have It:
Prepare for success
Take actions that align with your goals
Examples:
Want to get married? Prepare like you already have a wedding date.
Want to be wealthy? Adopt habits of successful people and take calculated risks.
Want to win a game? Train like a champion.
Action Plan Exercise:
1. Write down your goals.
2. Ask yourself, “What would I do if I already achieved my goals?
3. Create a plan
4. Take consistent and inspired action.
Key Takeaway: Take deliberate action to achieve your goals and make your dreams a reality!
