A better me

Introduction to ‘A better me’

This section focuses on helping people to (1) understand their thinking, (2) deal with anxiety and (3) become aware of biases that impede decision making.

Psycho-Cybernetics part 1: You are a goal striving machine

The theory of Psycho-Cybernetics assumes the fundamental nature of people to be goal striving machines.

Psycho-Cybernetics part 2: The importance of self-image

Whether we realize it or not, each of us carries with us a mental blueprint or picture of ourselves. It has been built up from our own beliefs about ourselves.

Psycho-Cybernetics part 3: How to change your self-image.

This article discusses how (1) to practice your new positive self-image, and (2) undo negative self-images with relaxation and rational thinking.

Psycho-Cybernetics part 4: Forgive yourself

An important part of dealing with negative images concerns the big mistakes you made in life, whether real or imagined.

Psycho-Cybernetics part 5: How to deal with a crisis

To learn to turn a crisis into an opportunity, you need to (1) practice, (2) be assertive, and (3) evaluate the crisis.

Dealing with anxiety part 1: Nervous illness

In the 1960s Dr. Weekes wrote about anxiety and was a phenomenon back in those days with television appearances, radio shows and audio books.

Dealing with anxiety part 2: The recovery method

There are 4 stages to coping with anxiety: (1) Face your fear, (2) Accept all symptoms, (3) Float through the experience and (4) Let time pass.

Assessing the quality of arguments

We need to become aware of real versus misleading counter-arguments in order to facilitate high quality discussions and decisions.

Cognitive biases

A cognitive bias is a systematic error that occurs when people process and interpret information about the world. This then impacts their decisions.

Logical fallacies

Intentional or unintentional, logical fallacies are often used to mislead or distract from the truth, or to win an argument by appealing to emotions.