Emotional Guidance Scale
March 14, 2010 by Megan · Leave a Comment
Twelve months ago I posted mainly around self development. Nowadays I am posting on supervision and assuming a degree of self and professional development. However, it is most helpful to revisit strategies that have previously assisted. Here’s one of the most helpful self development reminders I have used:
Emotional Guidance
It is possible to change your emotional set point and to position yourself for quicker and positive life change. My years as a therapist support that many people do not have alternative feelings to reach toward though. Not only do some people have a constipated emotional vocabulary they also have no previous experience of positive feeling and have no idea where they fall on a scale of emotional guidance.
Are you intimate with your feelings? Where are you on the scale of emotional intelligence and guidance?
- Joy, knowledge, empowerment, freedom, love, appreciation
- Passion
- Enthusiasm, eagerness, happiness
- Positive expectation, belief
- Optimism
- Hopefulness
- Contentment
- Boredom
- Pessimism
- Frustration, irritation, impatience
- Overwhelment
- Disappointment
- Doubt
- Worry
- Blame
- Discouragement
- Anger
- Revenge
- Hatred, rage
- Jealousy
- Insecurity, guilt, unworthiness
- Fear, grief, depression, despair, powerlessness.
While these labels are merely words, it is the feelings associated with the words on the higher end of the scale that have the ability to change our lives for the better. When you consciously reach for a higher feeling, your immediate state of feeling is improved.
Having a sample of happy memories to recall helps to move the focus away when you become aware of a lower scale feeling. If you are feeling angry for example, consciously think of a time when….[insert own positive thought...]
Are you happy to stay as a bottom scale feeder or are you rising to the top of the world?
Want to learn more about feelings? Here’s two FREE resources for you:
Emotional Guidance Scale from: E & J Hicks, 2008. Manifest your desires. Hay House:Sydney
Fashion for brainy people
March 13, 2010 by Megan · Leave a Comment
Brainy people by Lusi at Stock Exchange.
How many people are picky about what they think?
Consistent research supports that thinking positively and living an hedonistic life (focusing on what brings you pleasure) is the quickest way to good health, mental stability, peaceful solutions and, yes, wealth.
Today I am carefully choosing what to dress my brain up in. I am thinking thoughts of wealth, health, longevity and peace.
What’s your brain wearing?
Youth Worker positions, Cairns
March 2, 2010 by Megan · Leave a Comment
Youth Workers (male and female) required for a Cairns agency
Application close: 08-Mar-2010
Commences: ASAP
Hours: Contract Work – shifts vary
Remuneration/ pay rate: $30.00 p/h
Location: Cairns
Details: Youth Workers (male and female) required for young people with complex and challenging behaviours. Minimum two years experience in any area of human services/study is required. Applicants must also be honest and reliable and be prepared to undergo a comprehensive training program. A current Blue Card from the Children’s Commission, current driver’s license and vehicle, good communication skills and computer and email ability are also required. People with Diploma or University Degree (or study toward) in a relevant field are encouraged to apply.
Application procedures: Applicants should send a letter of application with attached resume to: The Recruitment Manager, applications@allrecruit.com.au. Interviews will happen quickly.
Buses for Life: Fundraising for children in PNG
February 25, 2010 by Megan · Leave a Comment
Join Megan Bayliss in fund raising and international service to children in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea.
Either join our mail list for further information about a planned trip to Port Moresby in July to work with PNGCCS (PNG Christian Community Services) and the children of Port Moresby, or, donate a cash amount that can be given to PNGCSS for their Buses for Life program (contact Megan directly if you wish to make a cash donation).
Buses for Life
Fund raising target is K300,000 (that is only 123,484.28 AUD).
Attached is the brief outlining a proposed “Buses for Life” program planned for PNGCCS 2010: Buses for life program outline. With the first program, ‘Strongim Pikinini’ functioning strong and effectively it is time to increase the impact further into the community.
With poverty, illiteracy, disease and breakdown of the fabric of family life a daily reality for thousands of city & fringe dwellers, this program aims to mobilise community support by outreaching to young and old right where they live in the settlements.
‘Buses for Life’ is a vehicle to ease burdens using practical help. People helping People!
Are you willing to do good or just think about doing good? There’s a big difference felt by the children in need. Between now and our social justice tour in July, Megan Bayliss will be fund raising and organising workshops, donated by you and me, to be conducted in July at Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. Join our mail list to be kept informed and for fund raising options.
Feed your professional soul
February 24, 2010 by Megan · Leave a Comment
The Two Wolves
One evening an old Cherokee told his grandson about a battle that goes on inside people. He said, ‘My son, the battle is between two ‘wolves’ inside us all..
One is Evil.
It is anger, envy, jealousy, sorrow, regret , greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority, and ego.
The other is Good.
It is joy, peace , love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion and faith.
The grandson thought about it for a minute… And then asked his grandfather: ’Which wolf wins?’
The old Cherokee simply replied, ‘The one you feed .’
Peer Supervision is a good feed. Have you yet registered to feed your professional soul yet?
I am feeding my professional soul a little dessert in July by going to Papua New Guinea. The Kokoda trip is off because of insufficient numbers of people wanting to self torture, BUT, the work at an orphanage in Port Moresby is still on. Five days: we present workshops, help with teaching parenting skills for the under 5’s and do what ever is most needed.
Hungry? Contact Megan Bayliss for further information.
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