Why Do I Do That?

WDIDT – WHY DO I DO THAT?

OR WHAT DID I DO TODAY to Improve My Levels of Happiness

“80% of Success in life is just turning up”

Woody Allen

Why Do I Do That is foundational to understanding the pathways to Happiness and Success.

When we understand the elements of our lives, it is easier to clarify what it is we want to do,

our  aspirations and our priorities, what we don’t want to do and why we do these things.

By understanding the dynamics that drive, trigger,  and inspire you, you can make better choices and set better goals.

Tis in turn can influence the degree of success you have and the quality of your life.

You will also be able to live with, support and enjoy others  more. This is because you will

recognize much of what drives other peoples behavior (good or bad) isn’t  about you; but comes from

the those same elements that drive you.

The elements we will examine are listed below.

Self-awareness

Temperament

Personality

Signature Strengths

Breadth of Perspective

Identity

Purpose

What You Liked in Your Life Exercise

Vision and possibility

Mission

Personal Values

Values and Belief Systems

Roles Rigid, self-defining roles

Goals Wants and desires, Preferences, The “Availability heuristic”

Needs

Unclear identity

Life Scripts

How we talk to ourselves

Thinking Styles

Cognitive Errors

Explanatory Style – The 3 Ps

ABCDEs of Successful Mind Management

How we Talk to Others

Beliefs and Assumptions Nothing better to do

How to Change Them

Unhelpful Behaviours

Addictions, Compulsions,

Emotional damage, Triggers,

Mental Illness

Tradition and status quo

Permission & motivation

Capabilities and Skills

Behavior (Maps & models, strategies, Direction & choice, Specific behaviors, Actions & reactions)

Environment (External context, Opportunities & Constraint)

Ignorance  Fears

Pleasure and Pain

Procrastination

Rewards and incentives

Resources, tools

Supports

Upbringing and family

Models and examples

Support structures

Family

Friends

Accountability Partners

Mastermind alliances

Professionals

Lifestyle

Living environment

Work environment

Happiness

Past

Present

Future

Anchoring Happiness

PhotoCredit

Nevin Taylor 2007

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