Chapter 15 - MIND-SET IS CAUSATIVE Flashcards
What is the relationship between experience and mind-set?
The experience you have is a result of how you see, and how you see is a result of the experience you have.
What does the poem ‘An Autobiography in Five Short Chapters’ emphasize?
The importance and difficulty of changing how we observe, explain, create stories, take responsibility for our choices, and ultimately create new lives for ourselves.
What are the two factors that shape our responses to events?
- Our interpretation of the event based on beliefs, attitudes, and assumptions
- The feelings generated by those beliefs, attitudes, and assumptions.
What is the concept of ‘Ladder of Inference’?
A tool to help clients unpack their experiences.
What is mind-set defined as in this chapter?
Habitual patterns of thinking, feeling, and responding.
What role do coaches play in relation to clients’ mind-sets?
Assist clients in learning how they habitually see the world.
What did Peter Drucker mean when he said, ‘We don’t know who discovered water, but we know it wasn’t fish’?
Our own thinking—our mindset—tends to be invisible to us.
True or False: Coaching is described as a possibilities conversation.
True.
What was the conclusion of the basketball shooting experiment?
The group that visualized made more free throws than the group that practiced.
What is the significance of visualization in sports?
Visualization coupled with skill yields a better result.
How does negative visualization affect an athlete?
It can lead to choking or failure due to fear of a negative outcome.
What are the two requirements to change a mind-set?
- Recognizing the need for change
- Being able to observe oneself and notice negative focus.
What are the main tasks of coaches regarding clients’ mind-sets?
- Surface clients’ mind-sets and name them
- Build in conscious choice
- Have clients act on a new choice of mind-set.
Fill in the blank: When a mind-set becomes so familiar that it is habitual, we may mistake it for _______.
[reality]
What are core beliefs in the context of mind-set?
Pervasive beliefs that dominate thinking and lead to predictable behaviors.
What is the impact of habitual responses on neural pathways?
Habitual responses create strong, myelinated neural pathways, making it easy for thoughts to run in that way.
What does Kegan’s levels of consciousness describe?
How consciousness develops and how particular mind-sets dominate at each level.
How can coaches support clients like George the chiropractor?
By providing tools for transforming their mind-set and helping them recognize other perspectives.
What is the observing self in phenomenology?
The ability to observe what you do as you do it.
True or False: Assessments are facts.
False. Assessments are interpretations and opinions.
What is the difference between an assessment and an assertion?
- Assessment: a judgment made about the world for action
- Assertion: a statement a person makes for which evidence can be provided.
What is the significance of self-care in coaching?
Superb self-care is critical for both clients and coaches.
What can emerge first when coaching clients around body, health, and self-care?
Their assessments, which reveal their mindset.
What is required for a good assessment?
Grounded in assertions and measurable evidence such as height, weight, size, or events.
How do clients’ assessments reflect their mindset?
Assessments are windows into their mindset and may be based on early life experiences rather than facts.
What cultural factors influence young women’s beliefs about body image?
Cultural assessments on weight and appearance often lead young women to believe they are overweight.
What should clients do to understand their beliefs about body and health?
List their beliefs and discover the sources of these beliefs.
What is Ken Wilber’s Four Quadrant model used for?
To identify factors that shape an individual’s perspective on situations.
Which quadrants are generally more fertile for client observation?
The interior-individual and interior-collective quadrants.
What does the interior-individual quadrant focus on?
The ongoing interior dialogue and internal commentary of an individual.
How do cultural factors impact an individual’s mindset?
They shape the cumulative impact of events on an individual at a specific time in history.
What is the Enneagram?
An ancient system examining nine spiritual-psychological frameworks, each with strengths and blocking characteristics.
What is the main focus when working with clients on mindset?
Help clients develop the ability to self-observe and recognize rigid beliefs.
What is learned optimism?
A concept introduced by Martin Seligman regarding positive thinking patterns.
What are the three causes attributed to the increase in depression among teenagers, according to Seligman?
- I/We Balance
- Self-esteem Movement
- Victimology
What does Seligman say about the impact of victimology?
It disempowers people by shifting focus from personal responsibility to blaming others.
What are the characteristics of an optimistic explanatory style?
- Temporary rather than permanent
- Local rather than pervasive
- Attributable to external causes
What is the difference in attribution between optimistic and pessimistic individuals during setbacks?
Optimists make external attributions, while pessimists make internal attributions.
What is the goal of coaching when dealing with pessimistic clients?
Challenge their explanations and help them develop flexible optimism.
What is the ABC framework in rational-emotive behavioral therapy (REBT)?
A: Activating event, B: Beliefs about it, C: Consequences of those beliefs.
What is the purpose of disputing beliefs in coaching?
To help clients identify alternatives and contradict rigid beliefs.
What are affirmations designed to do?
Increase the likelihood that a positive intention will come to pass.
How do affirmations work neurologically?
They create new neurological links, requiring repetition to change long-held beliefs.
What does Bill O’Hanlon call his brand of therapy?
Possibility counseling, emphasizing intention over simply positive or negative thinking.
What is the importance of actions in the context of affirmations?
Actions must support the desired possibility for outcomes to be more likely.
What term does O’Hanlon prefer instead of negative or positive thinking?
Possibility counseling
O’Hanlon believes possibility leads to desired outcomes through intention.
What is the main purpose of possibility counseling?
To increase the likelihood of desired outcomes based on a client’s intention
It does not guarantee outcomes but aligns actions with desires.
What is suggested if new mind-sets are not taking root in clients?
Follow Jeanie Marshall’s process in ‘Five Types of Affirmations for Empowerment’
This involves selecting appropriate affirmations to enhance effectiveness.
What are the five types of affirmations for personal development?
- Releasing/Cleansing Affirmations
- Receiving/Accepting Affirmations
- Being/Intending Affirmations
- Acting/Claiming Affirmations
- Integrating/Embodying Affirmations
Each category serves a unique purpose in personal growth.
What is the purpose of releasing/cleansing affirmations?
To let go of unwanted and unneeded thoughts and emotions
They help purify the individual’s system.
Provide an example of a releasing/cleansing affirmation.
I release resistance
This affirmation helps in letting go of negative patterns.
What do receiving/accepting affirmations allow us to do?
They allow us to receive goodness from the universe
These affirmations help in shifting focus from taking to accepting.
What is the goal of being/intending affirmations?
To ground your purpose and enhance awareness of your intentions
They deepen understanding of one’s reason for being.
What is the purpose of acting/claiming affirmations?
To bring intentions into manifestation and claim personal power
They help establish boundaries in relationships.
What is the goal of integrating/embodying affirmations?
To merge the meaning of affirmations with one’s consciousness
They support deeper understanding rather than introducing new information.
How do affirmations function in daily life?
Affirmations are part of a lifestyle and are already working for or against you
You can choose empowering affirmations to live by.
What role do moods and emotions play in affirmations?
They are critical for observing and shifting mind-set
Affirmations work on a cognitive level but are influenced by body and emotions.
What does a judging mind typically see?
The world in either/or terms
This mindset is reactive and often leads to negative judgments.
What are some questions a judging mind might ask?
- What’s wrong with this person?
- How can I win?
- Who is to blame?
- What do I need to do to stay in control?
These questions indicate a focus on negativity and control.
What mindset do clients experience joy and fulfillment with?
A beginner’s mind
This mindset appreciates the present and allows for flexibility.
What exercise can help examine the judging mind?
Set a digital watch to record thoughts on the hour
This helps identify habitual thinking patterns.
What is a technique for practicing beginner’s mind?
Use a digital watch to record experiences every hour
This encourages fresh perspectives and learning.
What is the purpose of the 8-4-8 breathing technique?
To create a rhythm of inhale and exhale that induces relaxation
It helps clients focus on the present moment.
What fundamental question can identify a client’s mindset?
Is it based on fear or trust?
This helps track beliefs and their impact on behavior.
What can clients use to vocalize fears?
A four-celled belief matrix
This helps analyze fears related to self and others.
What does fear often cause in terms of physical reactions?
It causes muscles to contract and creates chronic tension
This limits energy that could be used for growth.
What happens when clients acknowledge the power of fear?
They release tension and open up to trust
This shift allows for personal growth and empowerment.
What should you examine regarding the energy of your relationships?
Identify people who energize you, calm you, or de-energize you and reflect on the stories you tell about them.
This exercise helps in understanding the dynamics of personal relationships and their impact on your energy levels.
How can you evaluate your ability to connect with others?
Rate your key work and family relationships on a scale from 1 to 10, where 1 = distant, 5 = optimal, and 10 = merged.
This helps in assessing closeness and vulnerability in relationships.
What is a method to identify root fears when feeling blocked by fear?
Ask yourself what other fears are fueling the primary fear, such as fear of pain, loss, abandonment, lack of value, being judged, or meaninglessness.
Root fears can lead to feelings of anxiety and unsettledness.
How can fear-triggering situations be viewed positively?
As opportunities for love and connection with others.
Love is considered to drive out fear and promote relationship building.
What perspective should you adopt towards every person and situation?
View them as a teacher and ask, ‘What can I learn here?’
This mindset encourages personal growth and learning.
What practice can cultivate gratitude?
List 10 things each day for which you are grateful, ensuring to include new items each day.
Practicing gratitude can connect us with joy and relieve pain.
What is the relationship between thoughts, beliefs, and experience?
What you think determines what you believe, and what you believe influences your experience and creates your reality.
This concept is fundamental in coaching and personal development.
Fill in the blank: Situations that trigger fear are opportunities for _______.
[love]
This emphasizes the importance of connection in overcoming fear.
True or False: Cultivating a sense of appreciation can help in connecting with joy.
True
Appreciation and gratitude enhance emotional well-being.
What can relieve pain and connect us with joy?
Practicing wonder, reverence, and awe daily.
These practices are expressions of love and appreciation.
