Category Archives: self-control

Are you a good manager? That is, of your energy…?

Posted on Mai 02, 2011 by Dr. Aliye Kurt - Suedhoff

Energy politics is one of the hottest topics, especially after the disaster in Fukushima. As we try to keep up with the information coming at us from all directions – media, internet, email – are we overlooking the issue of … Continue reading →

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Three fundamental human needs (Part 3): Being competent

Posted on Juli 17, 2009 by Dr. Aliye Kurt - Suedhoff

One of the reasons why many of us are reluctant to try new endeavors is our need to feel competent. Especially if you are used to feeling competent in different domains in your work, relationships or leisurely activities it is … Continue reading →

Posted in Automatic processes, change, competence, expatriates, expats, fundamental needs, language, learning, self-awareness, self-compassion, self-control, Self-limiting beliefs | Leave a comment

Are self-affirmations only for high self-esteem people?

Posted on Juni 23, 2009 by Dr. Aliye Kurt - Suedhoff

A recent article in Psychological Science (March, 2009) by Dr. Joan Wood and her colleagues from University of Waterloo has stirred up quite a bit of discussion about the value of self-affirmations. People started questioning if we’ve been all wrong … Continue reading →

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Run beyond the boundaries: Changing the self-limiting beliefs

Posted on Juni 18, 2009 by Dr. Aliye Kurt - Suedhoff

Last time I suggested that you reflect on the self-limiting beliefs (SLBs) if you would like to make better use of your potential to reach your ideal-self and your dreams. If you have a list of these SLBs that have … Continue reading →

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I’ll get by with a little help from my friends…

Posted on Februar 04, 2009 by Dr. Aliye Kurt - Suedhoff

One feels the lack of social support most intensely after relocation. If you have just moved to a new country you are probably cut off from most members of your social support network – that is family members, friends, colleagues, … Continue reading →

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