Becoming Extraordinary:Changing Beliefs to Improve Performance
Joseph T. Pillittere, MSOMInstructor/Consultant
August 6, 2015
Presentation Highlights
• The Pacific Institute
• Self-Efficacy• The Balance
Wheel• Impact of Beliefs• Personal Growth• Mental
Technology
Changing Beliefs to Improve Performance
What’s holding you back from reaching your true potential?
Let’s Talk!
Ordinary vs. Extraordinary
Lou Tice, Co-FounderThe Pacific Institute
"We move toward, and become like, that which we think about. Our present thoughts determine our future."
Self-Efficacy
“A person’s belief about
his/her chances of successfully
accomplishing a task.”
How one builds self-efficacy…
• Experience
• Behavior models
• Persuasion from others
• Physical and emotional state
Balance Wheel
Family PersonalHealth EducationFitness RecreationLeisure SpiritualRelationships MarriageCareer SportsSocial FriendshipsCommunity ServiceOther
Example Results
Career
Social
Education
Health
Spiritual
Leisure
Career
Marriage
Family
Recreation
FriendsCommunity Service
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Reflective Session
What thoughts or beliefs might be holding me back from achieving my full potential (in my chosen balance wheel areas)?
What is one thing I have not done because I was intimidated or afraid?
The Impact of Beliefs
“Scotoma” and the Power of Beliefs
What’s holding you back?
Cliff Young
There is No Growth Without…
Self-Examination
Change inSelf-Image Insight
Change inExpectations
Mental Technology
Conscious
Subconscious CreativeSubconscious
Mental Technology (Cont.)
Conscious
Subconscious CreativeSubconscious
Perceptions
Stored Information
The truth as we believeit to be
Association&Evaluation
Mental Technology (Cont.)
Conscious
Subconscious CreativeSubconscious
Perceptions
Stored Information
The truth as we believeit to be
1. Maintains sanity2. Resolves conflict3. Creates drive4. Teleological
How Beliefs Are Formed
The Self-Talk Cycle
Self-Talk
RealPerformance Self-Image
Phrases to Use
“That is not like me”
“I am better than that”
“The next time I intend to…”
The Affirmation
Process
11 Guidelines
• Personal: are written with the word “I” in them. The inner change will happen because of something YOU do.
• Positive: always describe what you want to move toward, not away from. What would it look like if it were fixed?
• Present Tense: affirmations are written as though they are happening right now. Use your imagination (I X V = R).
• Indicate Achievement: Avoid negative words (can, will, should) to give your subconscious a clear picture of the end result.
Guidelines (Cont.)
• No Competition: do not compare your self to others, it is ineffective. Your growth is based on yourself.
• Action Words: use terms that describe and trigger action, pictures.
• Emotion Words: the more positive emotion you feel when picturing your accomplished goal, the faster your affirmation will work for you.
• Accuracy: be as specific as possible otherwise it will give you too many escape routes.
Guidelines (Cont.)
• Balance: set goals and write affirmations in all areas of your life.
• Realistic: you need to be able to see it, visualize it and imagine it.
• Confidential: share your affirmations only with those you are certain will support you.
Example
I thrive on my daily jogging because I feel healthy, strong
and energetic.
Action Accurate & RealisticPersonal
Emotional
My Affirmation
“I’m a good uncle because I spend quality time with my niece, which
makes her and I very happy.”
Thank You!
Questions?Joseph T. Pillittere
(716) 998-4900(716) 801-0131(716) 938-2483
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