I’ll be blogging the process of developing the Workbook, so you can see it take shape, almost in real-time. In this post, I outline what I think the structure of the workbook will be. This is subject to change but I have a fairly clear vision of what I want to achieve.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n
\nMental Fitness Workbook – Table of Contents<\/h1>\nIntroduction<\/h2>\n
Who am I?<\/p>\n
What is this workbook?<\/p>\n
Why did I write this workbook?<\/p>\n
Who is this workbook for?<\/p>\n
What do I hope you get out of it?<\/p>\n
<\/h2>\nMental Fitness and Self-improvement – understanding the terminology<\/h2>\n
What is Mental Fitness?<\/p>\n
Is it possible to build Mental Fitness?<\/p>\n
Self-improvement as a type of ‘everyday’ Mental Fitness.<\/p>\n
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Is this program evidence-based and what does that actually mean?<\/h2>\n
What does ‘evidence-based’ mean?<\/p>\n
Why is this an important term for you to understand?<\/p>\n
What sources of evidence have been most influential on me in writing this workbook?<\/p>\n
The longer-term goal for this workbook\/program in terms of evidence.<\/p>\n
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The 7Ps of self-improvement<\/h2>\n
The better you can describe the self-improvement process, the more effectively you’ll be able to implement it.<\/p>\n
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1P – Purpose – why bother self-improving?<\/h3>\n
Reasons for self-improvement from the mundane to the life-changing<\/p>\n
2P – Principles – what characterises successful self-improvement?<\/h3>\n
The kinds of patterns we see in those who successfully self-improve on a regular basis.<\/p>\n
3P – Psychological and physical capacities – what things can you self-improve?<\/h3>\n
Different knowledge and skill domains where self-improvement is possible.<\/p>\n
Advanced study skills\/ learning<\/span><\/em><\/p>\nMastering emotions<\/span><\/em><\/p>\nCaring for your body<\/span><\/em><\/p>\nThinking effectively<\/span><\/em><\/p>\nBuilding positive relationships<\/span><\/em><\/p>\nHelping others<\/span><\/em><\/p>\nSelf-awareness<\/span><\/em><\/p>\nCognitive enhancement<\/span><\/em><\/p>\nFinding meaning and purpose<\/span><\/em><\/p>\nPersonal safety<\/span><\/em><\/p>\nShaping your environment<\/span><\/em><\/p>\nWork skills<\/span><\/em><\/p>\nFinancial control<\/span><\/em><\/p>\nUnwinding and having fun<\/span><\/em><\/p>\nPresenting oneself<\/span><\/em><\/p>\nCreativity\/ imagination<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n4P – Process – how does one self-improve?<\/h3>\n
Improve your efforts at self-improvement by understanding the process of self-improvement.<\/p>\n
Attitude\/mindset<\/em><\/p>\nSelf-reflection<\/em><\/p>\nProblem conceptualisation<\/em><\/p>\nSetting goals<\/em><\/p>\nKnowledge acquisition<\/em><\/p>\nSkills acquisition<\/em><\/p>\nResources acquisition<\/em><\/p>\nSelf-experimentation<\/em><\/p>\nHabits and routines<\/em><\/p>\nCoping with failure and setbacks<\/em><\/p>\n5P – Problems – what can go wrong with a focus on self-improvement?<\/h3>\n
Self-improvement isn’t all amazing and awesome. What can go wrong with one’s efforts to self-improve?<\/p>\n
6P – Personal plan – creating your own personal self-improvement plan<\/h3>\n
Get started on your own journey of self-improvement.<\/p>\n
7P – Personal philosophy – making self-improvement a part of your personal philosophy<\/h3>\n
Could self-improvement become part of your broader road-map for how you live your life?<\/p>\n
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Starting points for self-improvement across different life areas<\/h2>\n
Not sure where to start your self-improvement journey? Try these uncontroversial starting points.<\/p>\n
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Final words<\/h2>\n
Review of key concepts and ideas.<\/p>\n
Where to go if you want to further your self-improvement journey.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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