Why Change is so Challenging (somtimes)! Introducing Fred

Hello. I would like to introduce you to Fred. Fred is a great guy. A lot going for him. At the same time, he gets tripped up. Here is a little video to explain.

Please don't be thrown off by the low-tech quality of the video. Watch for the mistakes and see if you can catch them... one is really obvious and one isn't.

Enjoy!

The Answers!

I answered some questions over on Linkedin.

Head over and take a look...

http://tinyurl.com/dfxlg6

Let me know what you think.

THE POSITIVITY RATIO: reporting from the Positive Psychology Symposium at Claremont College

I attended a symposium on Positive Psychology at Claremont College. The university where Peter Drucker's, the father of modern management, Institute is located.

It was an amazing day of inspiring researchers from around the world talking about how they were applying positivity to their area of research. (To see some pictures and videos of the day visit my Facebook Page!)

One of the most interesting and easy to grasp ideas that I got from the day was The Positivity Ratio. Barbara Fredrickson from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has discovered the ratio of how many positive emotional experiences it takes to off set one negative emotional experience. What she found is somewhat surprising.

It takes 3 positive emotional experiences to reach a "tipping point beyond which people naturally become more resilient to adversity and effortlessly achieve what they once could only imagine." It takes 3 positives to undo one negative.

Think back over your day or even the last hour. How many positive emotions did you feel? How many negative emotions did you feel? What is your ratio?

Here is the most shocking information. If you are like 80% of all Americans, you probably are not having 3 positives for each negative emotional experience. That is what her research is revealing. Only 20% of Americans have a 3 to 1 ratio (or better).

So, what do you do? How can you change your ratio?

Dr. Fredrickson's prescription is to lightly create a positive mindset by being open, curious, and appreciative.

Gratitude journals really do make a difference. Take a moment and create a list (even if it is a mental list) of 3 to 5 things you could do right now to be happier.

She also recommends that we track our positivity ratio daily. As you may know, what you measure you pay attention to. So, tracking your ratio each day will cause the ratio to change. (Hence why most diet programs require a food diary and financial planners suggest you track your spending.)

In one of her studies she used a Loving Kindness Mediation. The results are staggering. The increase in positive emotion lead to numerous benefits to health and well-being. She is currently preparing this research for publication.

Radio

Having been in commercial radio for 14 years I know that finding quality guests that motivate and satisfy listeners is a difficult task. We don't want someone who just sells a product or tells listeners what to do. We want "real" passion and inspiration! That is what Doug Miller continually brings to the show. If all of my guests were as entertaining, informative and professional as coach Doug Miller every show would be a hit! Thanks Doug you will always be my first call!
Cathy Rivers host of Grey Matter( 92.9 The Mountain Clear Channel Radio)

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Doug is a natural on the radio. He comes across very warm, loving, informative, and interested in what the callers are asking. We absolutely love having him on our show. That is why we keep inviting him back!

Dawn Falbe
co-host of Grey Matter on 92.9FM The Mountain, Tucson, Arizona

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Links to Spiritual Organizations

In preparation for my guest appearance on a radio show on Spirituality at 92.9 The Mountain in Tuscon, AZ I put together a list of some organizations that I thought you would enjoy:

Movement of Spiritual Inner Awareness

Integral Life

iEvolve Global Practice Community

Genpo Roshi - Big Mind

Kabbalah

Spiritual Warrior - The Movie