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The Self-Help Tester

Written by: Alexander Rosen
  • Summary

  • Every week I try a new self-help tip from the eight dimensions of wellness. I discuss how it works in theory but when then I put it to practice I answer the question: should I still use it OR should I lose it?
    2022
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Episodes
  • Self Regulation and Inhibition Control - Episode 8
    Dec 22 2022

    On today’s episode we go over self-regulation and inhibition control. How can we leverage a mental process to curb our worst habits? Is there really a way to talk ourselves out of life’s troubles?

    Here's what I go over: 

    • Three levels where inhibition deficiency manifests 
    • Dr. Russell Barkely's three componenent path toward self-regulation
    • 6 Tips & Best Practices for mastering your own self-regulation 
    • My own experience implementing self-regulation

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    SHOW NOTES:

    Sound Effects: 

    Provided via Creative Commons Licenese at Freesound.org  

    Music: 

    PARTY CATCHY POP GUITAR - FineTune Music (Asset Id = #513078295; Adobe Stock License ID available if requested) 

    Articles and Links: 

    On Dr. Russell Barkley and ADHD:

    https://www.additudemag.com/car-accidents-personal-essay-adult-adhd/

    https://www.adhdrewired.com/russell-barkley-meaning-of-adhd/

    http://www.russellbarkley.org/factsheets/ADHD_EF_and_SR.pdf 

    Inhibition Control & Self-Control Articles: 

    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6375039/

    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/15253-attention-deficit-disorder-without-hyperactivity-add-in-adults#:~:text=Attention%2DDeficit%2FHyperactivity%20Disorder%20(,time%20or%20returning%20phone%20calls)

    https://www.healthline.com/health/mental-health/internal-monologue#is-it-universal  

    https://www.academia.edu/9820934/History_of_Self_Control_Research 

     

    Brown Noise: 

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cuJ9L5aBvio&t=2443s 

    Affirmations: 

    https://vitalshe.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/affirmations.png\

    Worry Coin: 

    https://www.amazon.com/View-Above-Stoic-Coin-Medallion/dp/B09YDJKZML/ref=sr_1_19_sspa?keywords=Worry+coin&qid=1668464320&sr=8-19-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9tdGY&psc=1

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    33 mins
  • Personal Manifesto: How to Create Your Own - Episode 7
    Nov 1 2022

    On today’s episode we go over how to create your own Personal Manifesto. I'm doing something a little different on this one so no score or rating will be put on this. It's honestly something that everyone should take the time to do. 

    Here's what we go over specifically:

    • What is a personal manifesto? 
    • 10 tips for creating a personal manifesto 
    • And finally I'll share my own

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    SHOW NOTES:

    Sound Effects: 

    Provided via Creative Commons Licenese at Freesound.org  

    Music: 

    PARTY CATCHY POP GUITAR - FineTune Music (Asset Id = #513078295; Adobe Stock License ID available if requested) 

    My own Personal Manifesto:

    https://www.canva.com/design/DAFQor-Gzlo/Y39sRQZALE7oYmlWVhyfVA/view?utm_content=DAFQor-Gzlo&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton

     

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    14 mins
  • The Pareto Principle & the 80-20 Rule - Episode 6
    Oct 24 2022

    On today’s episode we talk about the powerful Pareto Principle or, as many know it, the 80-20 Rule. If implemented in earnest, this principle could be the super impact you're looking for not just for your work but for your health and wellness in general. 

    Here's what we go over specifically:

    • The history of The Pareto Principle
    • 5 tips for harnessing the Pareto Principle in your work and wellness
    • A break down of the related Six Sigma Method
    • My Self-Help Test and Score 

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    SHOW NOTES:

    Sound Effects: 

    Provided via Creative Commons Licenese at Freesound.org  

    Music: 

    PARTY CATCHY POP GUITAR - FineTune Music (Asset Id = #513078295; Adobe Stock License ID available if requested) 

    Articles:

    How to Increase Productivity Using the Pareto Principle

    https://www.freshbooks.com/blog/ways-to-apply-the-8020-rule-to-increase-productivity#5-ways-to-make-the-pareto-principle-work-for-you 

    Applying the Pareto Principle Can Improve Your Time Management

    https://www.entrepreneur.com/living/applying-the-pareto-principle-can-improve-your-time/331703 

    Joseph Juran: overcoming resistance to organisational change

    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2565827/#:~:text=In%201937%2C%20Joseph%20Juran%20stated,called%20this%20the%20Pareto%20Principle.

    What is Six Sigma and why is it important?

    https://www.workzone.com/blog/six-sigma/ 

    What is a Pareto Chart? 

    https://asq.org/quality-resources/pareto#:~:text=A%20Pareto%20chart%20is%20a,which%20situations%20are%20more%20significant

     

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    26 mins

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