In a recent book by Gabriele Oettingen,
titled, Rethinking Positive Thinking, she
discusses new research based concepts related to motivational principles for
change. Her notion is to focus on change, visualization along with obstacles
that may get in your way of achieving your goals.
Oettingen applies mental contrasting to three key
areas of personal change— becoming healthier, nurturing personal and
professional relationships, and performing better at work. She introduces
readers to the key phases of mental contrasting using a proven four-step
process called WOOP—Wish, Outcome, Obstacle, Plan—and
offers advice and exercises on how to best apply this method to daily life. "Through mental contrasting, people in Oettingen’s studies have become
significantly more motivated to quit smoking, lose weight, get better grades,
sustain fulfilling relationships, and negotiate more effectively in business
situations. Whether you are unhappy and struggling with serious problems or you
just want to improve, discover, and explore new opportunities, this book will
deepen your ideas about human motivation and help you boldly chart a new path
ahead." Whatever your endeavor, imagination, visualization, expectations all matter, however, you have to create the structure, discipline and do the work. Imagination without effort is insufficient to achieve success.
TURN DREAMS INTO
ACTION
• Wish: Let yourself dream
about a specific wish for your life.
