A short series about the roots of, forms of and remedies for procrastination.INTRODUCTION:-Worrying is at the root of most procrastination-Brett's podcast performance anxiety-Can we transform worry into rational action?RATIONAL EMOTIVE BEHAVIOR THERAPY:-Albert Ellis and the origins of REBT-an answer to Behaviorism-replacing self-defeating thoughts with positive and actionable ones-meditation lessons-REBT and Stoicism-REBT criticisms-psychological issues have 3 components: biological, behavioral, psychodynamicTHE THREE TYPES OF WORRY: -conditions (distant) -discomfort (interpersonal) -ego (self)THE ABC TOOL:-Activating Event/Agitation/Adversity-Beliefs1) list the irrational Beliefs (list the beliefs that led to your reaction/behavior)2) list replacement rational Beliefs (are measurable, objective, rooted in reality)-Consequences (of A) your self defeating behaviors that you want to change, such as anger, anxiety, depression, guilt, self-loathing, feelings of worthlessness, awfulizing, low frustration tolerance, etc. The Consequences are what you feel about/from (A). It makes sense to start here because it's what you actually feel first.“In life, our first job is this: to divide and distinguish things into two categories: externals I cannot control, but the choices I make with regard to them I do control. Where will I find good and bad? In me, in my choices.” -EpictetusLook Closer: David Allen, Getting Things Done - http://www.davidco.com/The Trivium method - http://www.triviumeducation.com/tragedyandhope.com - http://www.tragedyandhope.com/Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rational_emotive_behavior_therapyABC Worksheet - http://www.stressgroup.com/ABCworksheet.html
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