Lessons tagged “self-concept”
16 published lessons with this tag.
Building a pressure-resistant identity
When your identity is anchored in values rather than outcomes pressure has less power.
Environment and identity
Your environment reflects and reinforces your identity — design it to reflect who you want to be.
Your identity and behavior should point in the same direction
When who you think you are and what you do are misaligned the result is internal friction.
Identity drives behavior more than goals do
People act consistently with who they believe they are.
Identity statements
I am a person who does X — this framing makes behavior change about becoming not just doing.
Examine your current identity narratives
What stories do you tell about yourself that may be limiting your behavior.
Identity updating
When you change your behavior you must also update your self-concept to match.
Identity lag
Sometimes your behavior changes before your identity catches up — expect the delay.
Conflicting identities
If you identify as both a hard worker and a relaxation lover the conflict creates friction.
Identity flexibility
Holding your identity lightly enough to update it when evidence warrants.
Identity resilience
A strong identity provides behavioral stability during turbulent periods.
Identity as a compass for behavior choices
When unsure what to do ask what would a person with my declared identity do.
The identity statement review
Periodically review your identity statements and update them to match your growth.
When identity and behavior align you experience integrity
Integrity is the felt sense of alignment between who you are and what you do.
Ending relationships emotionally
Processing the emotions of relationship endings requires deliberate attention.
Purpose and identity
Your purpose shapes your identity and your identity shapes what purposes attract you.