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Know you and the other

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  The book "Surrounded by Idiots" was authored by Thomas Erikson, a behavioral scientist and author from Sweden. The book examines the many personality types and interpersonal communication styles. The Dominant, Influential, Steady, and Conscientious (DISC) model, which Erikson utilizes, divides people into these four personality categories. Human behavior comes even before we ware born. Hard-wired values are learned as a child from environment and from parents. Attitudes are formed opinions based on experience.  There are four types of human behavior as DISA behavior  Dominant :-  Dominant people have quick reactions and maximum to control and like to work in current time frame Inspiring  :- They have rapid reactions and like to think about future and they don't like to be isolated. Stable       :- They like to stay as calm as possible and they like to avoid changes. Most of the time they are very supportive.   Analytical:- Th...

Why Critical Thinking is Important

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To engage in critical thinking, one must actively consider, analyze, and reflect on information, ideas, and arguments. The following are some methods for exercising critical thinking Characteristics of critical thinking  Active listing Curiosity Self discipline Humility Active Listening Good Communicators are active listeners. They listen to understand, asks deeper questions, avoid interruptions and withhold judgements.  Being Curious It helps asking right questions and makes our brains active because the more we know more we wants to know about something. Being Disciplined We have to take our time to gather facts without jumping in to conclusions using our own reasoning skills. Being Humbled Admitting our own mistakes and thanking the tankfuls are good qualities. it helps us to be open minded.      

The DISK Model

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 DISC is an acronym that stands for the four main personality profiles described in the DISC model: (D)ominance, (I)nfluence, (S)teadiness and (C)onscientiousness.  People with D personalities tend to be confident and place an emphasis on accomplishing bottom-line results. People with i personalities tend to be more open and place an emphasis on relationships and influencing or persuading others. People with S personalities tend to be dependable and place the emphasis on cooperation and sincerity. People with C personalities tend to place the emphasis on quality, accuracy, expertise, and competency.  Why use DISK Raises self awareness Improve teamwork Can manage more effectively

Self Awareness and how to improve it

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  If you want to be happier, be a better decision maker or to have more influence over the others You need to have self awareness. It is the ability to focus on your self and how your actions, thoughts or emotions are align with your internal standards. Simply if someone is highly self aware can control their actions, feelings and thoughts on purposely. Benefits of self awareness  Its frees us from assumptions and biases. Helps to build better relationships Decreases stress It makes us Happier Helps to make better decisions  How to Become more self-aware person Visualize the best version of yourself Ask the "What" questions instead of "Why" questions because most of the time why questions brings negative thoughts. learn from past mistakes  Keep a journal Practice Mindfulness like deep breathing, organizing, drawing or painting