Module 4: How Environments Shape Behaviour Flashcards
What are environmental cues
-Objects in our surroundings
-Trigger certain thoughts and desires
-Cause us to behave in certain eays
What do we look at to determine how we should act?
-Other people
-Objects
-Environment set up
When responding to environments, how do people typically respond and why?
The path of least resistance because
-We try and find the easier way
-It involves the least amount of willpower (of which we only have a limited amount)
Typical patterns of behaviour include
-Usual routines and habits
-Easy to follow
-Require low effort and energy
-affected by environmental influences
True or False: The environments in which we place ourselves inevitably affect our actions
True
What juxtaposition can environmental factors that impact behaviour do?
-Help create focus
-Cause distractions
Designing your surroundings to influence how the environment affects your behaviour can include:
-Increasing access to desirable choices
-Limit access to choices that lead to bad habits
-Minimise distractions
-Remove thinking from acting
-Make the best choice the default
True or False: The 9 environments of you are not interconnected
False: They are interconnected
Who identified the 9 environments of you?
Thomas Leonard
According to Jim Bunch, each of the 9 environments can do one of two things. What are they, and what do they create?
Inspire Us= Fulfillment OR Expire Us=Stress & Chaos
How can one work to improve several environments simultaneously?
By resolving tolerances
How do we give ourselves the best opportunity to live our purpose and evolve throughout our lives?
Purposefully designing each environment rather than living by default
What are tolerations (In relation to the 9 environments of you)?
Things that diffuse our energy and lead to hassle
What are the 9 environments of you?
Memetic, body, self, spiritual, nature, physical, financial, network, relationships
True or false: By designing environments, you allow them to do the work for you instead of having to use willpower
True
True or False: Where you live has little-no impact on your ability to control your environment
False
Between what ages are most beliefs relevant for memetics developed?
0-10 years
Provide examples of the relationships environment (9 environments of you)
Close friends, family, colleagues
Provide examples of the network environment (9 environments of you)
Greater community, strategic partners, customers, professional connections, social network
Provide examples of the financial environment (9 environments of you)
Money, income and expenses, investments, budgeting
Provide examples of the physical environment (9 environments of you)
Places,sounds, lighting, furnishings, tangible objects
Provide examples of the nature environment (9 environments of you)
Outdoors, beauty, seasons, cycle of life
Provide examples of the spiritual environment (9 environments of you)
Deep connections, sacred spaces
Provide examples of the self environment (9 environments of you)
Personality, temperament, character, gifts, talents, strengths
Provide examples of the body environment (9 environments of you)
Physical appearance, health, energy
Provide examples of the memetic environment (9 environments of you)
Beliefs, values ideas, thoughts, cultural norms, frameworks