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Conflict and Confidence
16 Nov 2021

Conflict and Confidence

by dfurtwengler | posted in: Confidence, counterintuitive thinking | 4

Confident people do not seek conflict, nor do they shy away from it. They realize that conflict is an inevitable aspect of life. There will always be people whose beliefs differ from theirs…and ours. These differences open the door to … Continued

confidence, conflict, conflict resolution
Affirmations or Challenges?
9 Nov 2021

Affirmations or Challenges?

by dfurtwengler | posted in: Confidence, counterintuitive thinking | 2

Which is more important for your personal growth affirmations or challenges? This is a trick question for we need both to excel at what we do. Affirmations Many successful people use affirmations to aid them in keeping focused on what’s … Continued

affirmations, challenges, confidence
Confidence and Control
2 Nov 2021

Confidence and Control

by dfurtwengler | posted in: Confidence, counterintuitive thinking | 2

The desire to control is evidence of a paucity of confidence…confidence in one’s ability to achieve what’s desired. Control is an illusion Confident people know that control is an illusion. They are readily aware that they can’t control: Other people’s … Continued

confidence, control, influence
Memory and Confidence
26 Oct 2021

Memory and Confidence

by dfurtwengler | posted in: Confidence, counterintuitive thinking | 0

Lewis Hyde’s book, A Primer for Forgetting (opens in a new link), provided insights about how memory differs for those with high degrees of confidence versus those who are less confident. Low levels of confidence The less confident among us … Continued

confidence, expectations, memory
Minority Status: A State of Mind?
19 Oct 2021

Minority Status: A State of Mind?

by dfurtwengler | posted in: Confidence, counterintuitive thinking | 2

To what extent is minority status a state of mind? Before we get into this discussion, I’m sure that some readers may think it unconscionable for a gray-haired, white male to discuss minority status. The assumption being that I’ve never … Continued

confidence, minorities, minority, minority status, state of mind
Confidence: A Calming Effect
12 Oct 2021

Confidence: A Calming Effect

by dfurtwengler | posted in: Confidence, counterintuitive thinking | 0

One of the benefits of confidence is the calming effect it has on those who are aware of their confidence. You’ll notice that I didn’t say “people who are confident.” The reality is that we are all confident at times…and … Continued

calm, calming effect, confidence, patience
Selling Yourself Short: A Matter of Confidence?
5 Oct 2021

Selling Yourself Short: A Matter of Confidence?

by dfurtwengler | posted in: Confidence, counterintuitive thinking | 0

In this episode of MasterChef (opens in a new link), one of the contestants was selling herself short to the judges only to find that her dish was one of the top three for the evening. Why do we sell … Continued

competition, confidence, perfectionist behavior, self-effacing, selling yourself short
Ever-changing Meaning Of Life
28 Sep 2021

Ever-changing Meaning Of Life

by dfurtwengler | posted in: Confidence, counterintuitive thinking | 0

I can’t say that I’ve ever given much thought to the meaning of life. It’s purpose, yes; but not it’s meaning…until I read Every Time I Find the Meaning of LIfe, They Change It (opens in a new link) by … Continued

confidence, meaning of life, personal development, personal growth, self-awareness
Creative Thinking: A Habit?
21 Sep 2021

Creative Thinking: A Habit?

by dfurtwengler | posted in: Confidence, counterintuitive thinking | 0

Whether you realize it or not you are a creative thinker, but have you made it a habit?  If you doubt that you’re a creative thinker, here’s a way to prove it to yourself. Think of some of the best … Continued

creative, creative mind, creative thinking, creativity
Expectations and Mental Health
14 Sep 2021

Expectations and Mental Health

by dfurtwengler | posted in: Confidence, counterintuitive thinking | 0

I just caught the tail end of an interview on Scott Simon’s Weekend Edition (opens in a new link) on NPR (National Public Radio) as he asked his guest to help us understand the impact that public expectations have on … Continued

expectations, mental health, over committed, overwhelmed

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