Tag: status

  • 10 Sure Ways To Achieve Unhappiness

    Unfortunately and sadly, unhappiness seems far more widespread, accessible and achievable than it’s positive counterpart, happiness. We are told that happiness is a choice; that we have the power to simply make the choice to be happy and live a happy life. Why does this seem so difficult for most? Do you know how to…

  • “I Miss You” Is An Invitation

    “I miss you” is an extremely loaded statement, in my experience and use of the words. The problem with these words is their literal communication. There is so much implied and to be inferred. I admittedly have a problem with not saying what I mean. I often assume that others deduce my intentions and meanings,…

  • SCARF Model – Influcencing Others with Dr David Rock

    Notes: Minimize Danger vs. Maximize Reward Engagement Carrot and Stick SCARF – Status, Certainty, Autonomy, Relatedness, Fairness Motivation Status – Perception of where you are in relation to people around you. Certainty – Ambiguity generates a danger response. The brain is always trying to predict. Autonomy – Stress is amplified by sense of no control.…