Quitting is not giving up, it's choosing to focus your attention on something more important. Quitting is not losing confidence, it's realizing that there are more valuable ways you can spend your time. Quitting is not making excuses, it's learning to be more productive, efficient and effective instead. Quitting is letting go of things (or people) that are sucking the life out of you so you can do more things that will bring you strength.
Osayi Osar-Emokpae

Welcome to the final issue of PCI Weekly, the newsletter that helps you become more powerful, creative, and influential in life and business through the study and application of NLP, Personal Development, and related disciplines.

I’ve made the difficult decision to end PCI Weekly as I felt this was not the best place to dedicate time and resources.

I want to thank everyone who has been here up until now. It was a joy to put these newsletters together and share valuable resources with you from across the web along with some original articles.

I will be making all of the posts public for your enjoyment and will keep the website up as an archive.

If you wish to keep in contact, you can visit the main website at pcialpha.com, which contains a ton of content and resources you won't find on PCI Weekly.

Once again, thank you for being here and I hope you enjoy this final issue of PCI Weekly.

Jacob Laguerre

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5 things you should quit doing if you want to become successful

How to quit a job, relationship, or hobby

Every day above Earth is a good day.
Ernest Hemingway

Welcome to another issue of PCI Weekly, the newsletter that helps you become more powerful, creative, and influential in life and business through the study and application of NLP, Personal Development, and related disciplines.

How to unleash the power of positive affirmations in your life

25 positive affirmations you should read daily

Discover the neuroscience of positive daily affirmations

Your present circumstances don’t determine where you can go; they merely determine where you start.
Nido Qubein

Welcome to another issue of PCI Weekly, the newsletter that helps you become more powerful, creative, and influential in life and business through the study and application of NLP, Personal Development, and related disciplines.

Here’s how one psychologist explains motivation.

A comprehensive guide on how to get and stay motivated.

How to keep going when the going gets rough.

There is hope, even when your brain tells you there isn't.
John Green

Welcome to another issue of PCI Weekly, the newsletter that helps you become more powerful, creative, and influential in life and business through the study and application of NLP, Personal Development, and related disciplines.

Discover the new frontiers of Mental Health.

There’s power in sharing your story.

Expert reveals how to make your home mentally healthy.

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How can I be substantial if I do not cast a shadow? I must have a dark side also if I am to be whole.
C.G. Jung

Welcome to another issue of PCI Weekly, the newsletter that helps you become more powerful, creative, and influential in life and business through the study and application of NLP, Personal Development, and related disciplines.

7 Shadow Work Exercises

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8 benefits of shadow work

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11 Signs and Symptoms of too much stress

Learn the basics of managing stress

Understanding the stress response

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This week’s issue is all about goal setting. As we come to the end of the year, many people are starting to think about New Year’s resolutions, which usually involve some kind of goal. They come up with all sorts of things they want to accomplish by next year such as getting in shape, learning a new language, making more money, etc.

When the new year hits, everyone is super motivated and seems ready to do what it takes. But give it a few months, and you’ll see that the majority of those who set bold and audacious goals ended up fizzling out.

Why is that?

There are probably lots of reasons, but it mostly comes down to not setting proper goals.

If you fail to properly set your goals, then you’re goal setting to fail.

With that said, here are 3 resources from around the web to help you master goal setting so you can become the minority of people who accomplish their New Year’s resolutions.

Let’s dive in.

Goal Setting – How to Set Goals to Ensure Success

In this blog post by Brian Tracy, you’ll learn what goal setting is, why it is important, and how to apply the 5 principles of goal-setting theory to your life. You’ll also discover the benefits and outcomes of goal setting, as well as some tips and strategies to make your goals more achievable and rewarding.

Click here to read the full post.

Goal Setting: A Scientific Guide to Setting and Achieving Goals

Do you have goals that you want to achieve, but struggle with finding the right strategy and motivation to pursue them? If so, you might benefit from reading this comprehensive guide on goal setting by James Clear, the author of the best-selling book Atomic Habits. In this guide, you will learn about the science and psychology behind effective goal setting, the difference between goals and systems, and the best practices for setting measurable, realistic, and meaningful goals. You will also discover how to design your environment, track your progress, and overcome common obstacles that prevent you from reaching your goals. Whether you’re setting personal goals or professional goals, this guide will help you develop a clear and actionable plan for success.

Click here to read the full post.

Golden Rules of Goal Setting

In this article from Mind Tools, you will learn the 5 golden rules of goal setting, along with practical tips and examples to help you apply them. Whether you want to improve your personal or professional skills, boost your productivity, or pursue your dreams, this article will show you how to set goals that work for you.

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If you have the ability to love, love yourself first.
Charles Bukowski

Welcome to another issue of PCI Weekly, the newsletter that helps you become more powerful, creative, and influential in life and business through the study and application of NLP, Personal Development, and related disciplines.

This week’s issue is all about self-love. Usually, when we hear the word love, it’s concerning someone. And there’s nothing inherently wrong with that, however, if you don’t learn to love yourself first, you’re going to have a hard time truly loving others.

We’re going to share with you 3 resources on self-love from around the web, to help you develop a better relationship with yourself, which in turn, will improve your relationships with others.

Let’s dive in.

How I Overcame Self-Hatred and 6 Ways to Love Yourself

Self-love is not a weakness or a luxury; it is a necessity and a catalyst for growth. In this inspiring blog post, Quinn Trimmer shares his personal story of how he overcame self-hatred and learned to embrace self-love, and how it changed his life for the better.

He also offers several tips and practices to help you cultivate self-love in your own life, such as redefining your imperfections, encouraging yourself, surrounding yourself with positive people, and keeping your promises to yourself.

If you want to learn how to transform your self-love from a burden to a blessing, and how it can help you become more powerful, creative, and influential, then you don’t want to miss this article. You can read the full blog post by clicking here.

How to Love Yourself For Real, According to Therapists

Self-love is a hot topic these days, but what does it really mean to love yourself? And how can you practice it in a realistic and healthy way? In this article from SELF, you’ll learn some practical tips from therapists on how to cultivate self-love, such as:

• Think of self-love as a practice, not a destination—and define it for yourself.

• Know that you don’t have to love your reality to love (or accept, or forgive) yourself.

• Challenge your negative mental narrative by sticking to the facts.

• Acknowledge that oppression and trauma can make self-love even more challenging.

• Practice setting boundaries—in real life and online—to build self-worth.

• Remind yourself that loving—or at least accepting—yourself is a worthwhile pursuit.

If you want to learn more about how to love yourself for real, according to therapists, click here to read the full article.

8 Things You Need to Know About Self-Love

Self-love is a term that gets thrown around a lot these days, but what does it really mean? And why is it so important for your personal and professional growth? In this video by Psych2Go, you will learn about the definition, benefits, and challenges of self-love, as well as some practical tips on how to practice it in your daily life.

A joyful life is an individual creation that cannot be copied from a recipe.
Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi

Welcome to another issue of PCI Weekly, the newsletter that helps you become more powerful, creative, and influential in life and business through the study and application of NLP, Personal Development, and related disciplines.

This week’s issue is all about positive psychology. Positive Psychology began as a new domain of psychology back in 1998 when Martin Seligman chose it as his theme for his term as president of the American Psychological Association. It was created as a reaction against past practices which focused on mental illnesses and which emphasized maladaptive behavior and negative thinking.

In this week’s issue, we’re going to share 3 resources regarding Positive Psychology to help you learn more about this innovative field and improve your quality of life.

Let’s dive in.

Positive Psychology Strategies for Increased Happiness

In this article, you’ll discover:

• How happiness is defined by positive psychology and how it differs from other views.

• What factors affect your happiness and how much power you have over them.

• The PERMA framework of well-being, which consists of five components: positive emotion, engagement, relationships, meaning, and accomplishment.

• Some easy tips and techniques to improve your happiness and life satisfaction based on positive psychology findings.

If you want to learn how positive psychology can help you live a better and more fulfilling life, click here to read the full article.

The 5 Founding Fathers and A History of Positive Psychology

In this article, you’ll learn about:

• The origins of positive psychology in the context of different waves of modern psychology, from structuralism and functionalism to psychoanalysis and behaviorism.

• The influence of humanistic psychology and the human potential movement on the development of positive psychology, especially the work of Abraham Maslow, who first coined the term “positive psychology”.

• The contributions of the five founding fathers of positive psychology: William James, Martin Seligman, Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, Christopher Peterson, and Edward Diener.

• The key influencers of positive psychology who have shaped the field with their theories and research, such as Albert Bandura, Don Clifton, Edward Deci and Richard Ryan, Carol Dweck, and Barbara Fredrickson.

If you are interested in learning more about the history of positive psychology and the rise of this field, you can read the full article here.

The new era of positive psychology

Here’s a TED Talk that Martin Seligman did on Positive Psychology.

Wear gratitude like a cloak and it will feed every corner of your life.
Rumi

Welcome to another issue of PCI Weekly, the newsletter that helps you become more powerful, creative, and influential in life and business through the study and application of NLP, Personal Development, and related disciplines.

This week’s newsletter is all about gratitude. Did you know that according to some studies, simply journaling for 5 minutes per day about what you’re grateful for can increase your happiness by 10%? This goes to show that gratitude can have a real, tangible effect on our lives.

While it’s all too easy to focus on the things we don’t have, gratitude causes us to focus on the things that are going right. If you have a roof over your head, clothes on your back, and a fridge full of food, then you’re doing a lot better than you think. Of course, we should always strive for more within reason, but it really does pay to stop and appreciate where you’re at right now.

In today’s issue, we’re going to be sharing 3 excellent resources on gratitude from around the web.

Let’s dive in.

The Power of Thankfulness: 5 Helpful Tips

Gratitude is a powerful emotion that can boost your happiness, creativity, and influence. But how can you cultivate a habit of being thankful for what you have and who you are? In this blog post, Henrik Edberg from the Positivity Blog shares 5 easy and practical tips to make thankfulness a daily part of your life. You’ll learn how to:

• Pause and ask yourself two questions: What are 3 things or people I am grateful for in my life today? And why am I grateful for them?

• Express your gratitude to others: Don’t just keep it to yourself. Tell the people you appreciate how they make your life better. A simple sentence can have a big impact on someone’s day and your own mood.

• Be grateful for yourself: Appreciate your own achievements, qualities, and actions. You are important and valuable too. Find 3 things to be thankful for about yourself each day.

• Don’t forget the basics: Sometimes we take for granted the things that many people in the world don’t have access to. Be grateful for things like clean water, food, shelter, health, and internet access. They can help you put your situation in perspective and feel more content.

• Find a regular time for gratitude: To make thankfulness a habit, find a time in your day to practice it. You can do it in the morning, in the evening, or anytime you feel like it. You can use a journal, a note app, or just your mind.

If you want to read the full blog post and learn more about how to be more thankful and happy in your life, click here.

How to Practice Gratitude

Gratitude is more than just saying thank you. It is a powerful emotion that can improve your mental and physical health, enhance your relationships, and inspire you to live more mindfully.

In this blog post, you will learn about the science and practice of gratitude, and how it can help you cope with stress, overcome challenges, and appreciate the good things in your life. You will also discover some simple and effective ways to cultivate gratitude in your daily life, such as keeping a gratitude journal, expressing gratitude to others, and savoring the present moment.

Whether you want to boost your happiness, resilience, optimism, or generosity, gratitude can be a game-changer for your well-being and success. To read the full blog post, click here.

The Neuroscience of Gratitude and Effects on the Brain

In ths article, we explore the scientific basis and benefits of gratitudes for mental health and well-being. Here, we learn that gratitude is associated with happiness, health, resilience, and social bonding. We also learn that gratitude activates the brain regions associated with moral cognition, reward, empathy, and judgment. It also releases dopamine and serotonin, the neurotransmitters that make us feel good and regulate our mood.

Click here to read the full article.

Success is stumbling from failure to failure with no loss of enthusiasm.
Winston S. Churchill

Welcome to another issue of PCI Weekly, the newsletter that helps you become more powerful, creative, and influential in life and business through the study and application of NLP, Personal Development, and related disciplines.

This week’s newsletter is all about success. Everybody desires success in some way, shape, or form. This could be business success, relationship success, material success, and so on. There are countless ways to measure and define success.

Earl Nightingale suggests that success is “a progressive realization of a worthy ideal". In other words, anyone who is actively striving for something can be considered a success. This seems to imply that the journey is more important than the destination.

How you choose to define success is up to you, but it’s a good idea to consider best practices and see what other experts have to say on the topic.

We’ve curated some interesting resources for you to dive into to help you achieve success on your terms.

Let’s get started.

How To Be Successful in Life

Do you want to learn the secret to becoming more successful than 99% of the world’s population? If so, you might be interested in this article by Mark Manson, a personal development expert and bestselling author.

In this article, Manson reveals the 3 things you must do to achieve groundbreaking success in life and business and also warns you about the potential drawbacks of pursuing such a high level of success.

He argues that the key to success is not setting goals, developing discipline, or eliminating distractions, but rather being a correct contrarian. This means challenging widely-held assumptions, adopting unpopular beliefs, and having the courage to put everything on the line for your convictions.

Wong also shares some examples of correct contrarians who changed the world with their ideas, such as Albert Einstein and the Wright brothers.

However, Manson also cautions you to consider the costs of being a correct contrarian, such as being unpopular, failing a lot, and not necessarily being happier.

He advises you to reflect on your underlying motivations for seeking success and to make sure you’re setting the right definition of success for yourself.

If you want to read the full article and get a free 55-page guide on how to develop rock-solid self-discipline and healthy habits, click here.

9 Tips for How to Find Success in Life

Success is not a destination, but a journey that helps you grow and thrive. But how can you achieve success in different areas of your life, such as work, love, health, and happiness?

In this article, you will learn about some of the habits and traits of successful people, and how you can nurture them in yourself.

You will also discover how to set and pursue your goals, how to cope with challenges and stress, and how to find motivation and support along the way.

Whether you want to improve your career, relationships, or personal well-being, these tips will help you reach your potential and enjoy the process.

Click here to read the full post.

Finding Success Starts with Finding Your Purpose

Do you ever feel like you’re chasing success without finding meaning? Do you wonder if there is more to life than your achievements and possessions? If so, you’re not alone. Many people work hard to achieve material success only to feel empty and dissatisfied when they reach it. They realize that success without significance is not really success at all.

In this article, John Coleman, the author of the HBR Guide to Crafting Your Purpose, shares some insights on how to find success and significance in your life. He challenges us to reflect on 4 questions that can help us live with purpose and joy:

• What is the core purpose of my work and the ways in which it makes the world better?

• Who are the key relationships in my life, and how can I deepen them?

• What more can I do at work, at home, and in my community to serve others?

• How am I becoming better each day?

Coleman argues that we should not wait until the second half of our lives to search for meaning. Instead, we should start now to live a life that is not only successful but also significant. He says, "Success without significance — purpose, service, and meaningful relationships — is not really success at all."

If you want to learn more about how to find success and significance in your life, you can read the full article here.

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Welcome to another issue of PCI Weekly, the newsletter that helps you become more powerful, creative, and influential in life and business through the study and application of NLP, Personal Development, and related disciplines.

This week’s newsletter is all about habits. Our habits have a profound effect on our lives whether we realize it or not. Almost everything we do on a recurring basis is governed by some kind of habit. For example, tying your shoes is the result of habit. Also, driving, doing your job, exercising, speaking, etc. are grounded in habits.

Our brain creates habits as a kind of mental shortcut. When we do something repeatedly, our brain picks up on this and automates it to the point that it becomes unconscious. However, our brain has no way of filtering for positive or negative habits. This is what causes us to engage in self-destructive behaviors even though we may be consciously aware that the habit is doing more harm than good.

In this week’s issue, we’re going to share with you some of the best articles on the web on the subject of habits. Each article will tackle habits from a different perspective and viewpoint as well as offer tools, tips, and strategies to create habits that help you become your best self.

Here are the articles we’ll be sharing:

• The Habits Guide: How to Build Good Habits and Break Bad Ones

• What Does It Really Take to Build a New Habit?

• The Science of Habits

Let’s dive in.

The Habits Guide: How to Build Good Habits and Break Bad Ones

Habits are the small decisions and actions that shape your life. They can make you happier, healthier, and more successful - or they can hold you back from achieving your goals. In this comprehensive guide, you’ll learn how habits work, how to change them, and how to stick to them. You’ll also discover the best strategies and resources for forming better habits and breaking bad ones in any area of life. Whether you want to quit smoking, lose weight, reduce stress, or improve your productivity, this guide will help you transform your habits and your life.

Click here to read the full guide: The Habits Guide

What Does It Really Take to Build a New Habit?

We all have habits that we want to develop or maintain, whether it’s exercising, meditating, reading, or writing. But how do we turn these behaviors into automatic and effortless actions? In this article, you’ll learn the difference between a habit and a routine, and how to use the latter to create the former. You’ll also discover some practical tips on how to set realistic intentions, prepare for roadblocks, support your efforts with nudges, and be compassionate with yourself. If you want to improve your work, relationships, and mental health by building positive habits, this article is for you.

Click here to read the full article: What Does It Really Take to Build a New Habit?

The Science of Habits

Think habits are hard to create or change? Not if you use the research.

Habits are automatic behaviors that we do without thinking, and they make up a large part of our daily actions. But how do we form new habits or change old ones? In this blog post, Susan Weinschenk, Ph.D., a behavioral psychologist and author, explains the science behind habit formation and gives some practical tips on how to create or change habits using classical conditioning, small actions, physical cues, and more. If you want to learn how to make habits easy and effective, check out this post.

Click here to read the full article: The Science of Habits

If you spend too much time thinking about a thing, you’ll never get it done.

Bruce Lee

Welcome to another issue of PCI Weekly, the newsletter that helps you become more powerful, creative, and influential in life and business through the study and application of NLP, Personal Development, and related disciplines.

This week’s newsletter is all about productivity. It seems like these days, everyone is trying to get more done in less time. According to goremotely.net back in 2021, the average worker has increased their productivity by 253% in the last 7 decades. Keep in mind that this was well before the AI explosion started by ChatGPT.

While increasing the number of things we get done does have its merits, it is far better to approach productivity from a balanced perspective. Sometimes, doing fewer things can lead to greater productivity. Or perhaps, doing different things entirely.

To help you maximize your productivity in a sustainable way, we’ve curated a set of articles that offer different viewpoints on productivity.

Here are the articles we’ll be sharing with you:

• How I Get Things Done

• "Productivity" Tricks for the Neurotic, Manic-Depressive, and Crazy (Like Me)

• How You’re Killing Your Productivity

Let’s dive in.

How I Get Things Done

Do you want to be more productive, not just for the sake of getting things done, but to make a positive difference in the world? If so, you might want to check out this blog post by Leo Babauta, the creator of Zen Habits and Fearless Mastery. He shares some of his secrets for getting things done with meaning and impact, such as:

• Having a clear mission and aligning your targets with it

• Holding yourself accountable to your bigger intentions

• Using focus sessions to overcome resistance and uncertainty

• Working with your blockers and learning from them

• Doing regular reviews and drawing lessons from your obstacles

You can read the full blog post here: How I Get Things Done

"Productivity" Tricks for the Neurotic, Manic-Depressive, and Crazy (Like Me)

Do you ever feel like you’re not good enough, or that you’re wasting your time on things that don’t matter? Do you struggle with procrastination, anxiety, or self-doubt? If so, you’re not alone. Even successful people like Tim Ferriss have these feelings sometimes.

In this blog post, Tim Ferriss shares his personal struggles with depression, burnout, and imposter syndrome. He also reveals his simple 8-step process for overcoming these challenges and getting things done. He calls it the “one thing” rule, and it’s based on the idea that what you do is more important than how you do everything else.

If you want to learn how to be more productive, happier and fulfilled in your life and business, you should read this blog post. It will show you how to identify the most important and uncomfortable tasks, how to block out distractions and focus on one thing at a time, and how to cope with the ups and downs of entrepreneurship.

You can read the full blog post here: "Productivity" Tricks for the Neurotic, Manic-Depressive, and Crazy (Like Me)

How You’re Killing Your Productivity

Do you ever feel like you’re working hard but not getting much done? Do you struggle to achieve your long-term goals and live the life of your dreams? If so, you might be killing your productivity without even knowing it. In this article, you’ll learn how to boost your productivity by developing the right skills, strategy, and focused effort. You’ll also discover how to find a mentor who can guide you to success and happiness. Don’t let another day go by without making real progress toward your goals.

Read the full article here: How You’re Killing Your Productivity

“Man is not worried by real problems so much as by his imagined anxieties about real problems”
― Epictetus

Welcome to another issue of PCI Weekly, the newsletter that helps you become more powerful, creative, and influential in life and business through the study and application of NLP, Personal Development, and related disciplines.

This week’s newsletter is all about how to deal with anxiety. According to the dictionary, anxiety is defined as a state of being nervous, uneasy, or worried about something. While it’s normal to feel nervous or uneasy from time to time, anxiety tends to be persistent in nature, which can be both mentally and physically debilitating.

We’re going to be sharing 3 articles that offer different perspectives on anxiety and how to effectively cope with it and in some cases, eliminate it entirely. As a quick disclaimer, this is not medical advice and this is purely for educational purposes only.

Here are the articles we’ll be sharing with you:

• 5 Ways to Get Rid of Anxiety

• How to Overcome Anxiety

• 11 Tips for Coping with an Anxiety Disorder

Let’s dive in.

5 Ways to Get Rid of Anxiety

In this article, Mark Manson, the bestselling author of The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck, shares 5 techniques to help you cope with anxiety in the moment, as well as one long-term approach to build resilience and acceptance. Some of the techniques include:

• Breathing with purpose: using the 4-7-8 technique to calm your nervous system and relax your body.

• Meditation: practicing mindfulness and observing your thoughts and feelings without judgment.

• Sharing your thoughts and feelings: talking to someone you trust and getting support and perspective.

• Negative visualization: imagining the worst-case scenario and learning to accept it.

• Tequila orgy: just kidding! This is a joke to make you laugh, which can also help with anxiety.

The article also reminds us that there is no quick fix or magic pill for anxiety. We should focus on embracing a long-term mindset and developing strategies to manage it effectively.

To read the full article, click here: 5 Ways to Get Rid of Anxiety

How To Overcome Anxiety

In this article, you will learn about the causes and effects of anxiety, as well as some effective strategies to overcome it. You will discover how to:

• Accept your thoughts without believing or suppressing them

• Challenge your distorted or biased thinking with cognitive restructuring

• Face your fears with exposure and response prevention

• Improve your mood and well-being with healthy eating, exercise, and nature

• Seek professional help if your anxiety is severe or debilitating

If you want to learn more about how to overcome anxiety and break the cycle of worry, click here: How To Overcome Anxiety

11 Tips for Coping with an Anxiety Disorder

If you or someone you know struggles with anxiety disorders, you may wonder what you can do to cope and feel better. Fortunately, there are many effective treatments and strategies that can help you manage your anxiety and improve your quality of life.

In this article, you will learn about:

• The symptoms and causes of anxiety disorders

• The different types of anxiety disorders and how they are diagnosed

• The treatment options for anxiety disorders, including psychotherapy, medication, and lifestyle changes

• The tips and techniques that can help you cope with anxiety in everyday situations

• The resources and support that are available for people with anxiety disorders

To read the full article, click here: 11 Tips for Coping with an Anxiety Disorder

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The best-adjusted people are the ‘psychologically patriotic,’ who are glad to be what they are.
- Isabel Briggs Myers

Welcome to another issue of PCI Weekly, the newsletter that helps you become more powerful, creative, and influential in life and business through the study and application of NLP, Personal Development, and related disciplines.

This week’s newsletter is all about the Myers-Briggs Personality Type Indicator (MBTI), one of the world’s most widely used psychological instruments. The MBTI is a self-report inventory that identifies your personality type based on four different scales: Extraversion-Introversion, Sensing-Intuition, Thinking-Feeling, and Judging-Perceiving. By knowing your personality type, you can learn more about your strengths, preferences, and compatibility with other people.

In this newsletter, we will explore different aspects of the MBTI and how it can help you in various areas of your life. Here are the articles we’ve selected for you:

• Productivity tips for 16 personality types based on MBTI

• How to work with all the Myers-Briggs personality types

• Best Careers for Your MBTI Personality Type

Let’s dive in.

Productivity tips for 16 personality types based on MBTI

Did you know that your personality type can also affect your productivity? In this article, you’ll learn how to boost your productivity based on your Myers-Briggs personality type.

You’ll discover tips and tricks for each of the 16 types, such as:

• How to overcome procrastination and perfectionism

• How to organize your time and space

• How to deal with stress and distractions

• How to find motivation and inspiration

• How to communicate and collaborate effectively

Whether you’re an INTJ who loves planning and logic, an ENFP who thrives on creativity and variety, or anything in between, you’ll find something useful and relevant to your productivity style.

Read the full article here

How to work with all the Myers-Briggs personality types

In this article, you’ll discover how each of the 16 personality types can thrive in a WFH environment. You’ll learn how to assign tasks, manage projects, and collaborate with different types of people based on their MBTI profiles. Whether you’re an introvert or an extrovert, a thinker or a feeler, a judger or a perceiver, this article will give you some practical tips and insights on how to work with every Myers-Briggs personality type in a remote world.

Read the full article here

Best Careers for Your MBTI Personality Type

Do you know your personality type? If not, you might be missing out on some valuable insights that can help you choose a fulfilling and rewarding career path.

In this article, you’ll learn:

• What is the MBTI and how does it work?

• How to find your MBTI personality type

• How to choose a career based on your personality type

• What are some of the best tech careers for each personality type

Read the full article here

Uncertainty is the only certainty there is, and knowing how to live with insecurity is the only security.”
- John Allen Paulos

Welcome to another issue of PCI Weekly, the newsletter that helps you become more powerful, creative, and influential in life and business through the study and application of NLP, Personal Development, and related disciplines.

We all face uncertainty in our lives, especially in these challenging times. Uncertainty can cause anxiety, stress, and overwhelming, but it can also be an opportunity for growth and learning. How we cope with uncertainty depends on our mindset, skills, and strategies.

In this issue, we’ve curated 3 blog posts that will help you deal with uncertainty in different aspects of your life. You will learn:

• Actionable tips on how to deal with the stress of uncertainty

• How to surf the uncertainty of life

• A Psychologist’s opinion on how to deal with uncertainty

We hope you enjoy these articles and find them useful. Let’s dive in!

How to Deal with the Stress of Uncertainty

Uncertainty is a common source of stress for many people, especially in times of crisis and change. But how can we cope with the unknown and reduce its negative impact on our well-being? The American Psychological Association (APA) offers 10 tips for dealing with the stress of uncertainty, based on psychological science and research. These tips include:

• Be kind to yourself: Recognize that uncertainty is challenging and don’t blame yourself for feeling anxious or stressed.

• Reflect on past successes: Remind yourself of how you have overcome difficult situations in the past and what you learned from them.

• Develop new skills: Try new things that challenge you and help you grow your confidence and resilience.

• Limit exposure to news: Avoid checking the news compulsively and choose reliable sources of information.

• Avoid dwelling on things you can’t control: Focus on the positive aspects of your life and the things you can influence or change.

• Take your own advice: Imagine what you would tell a friend who is facing a similar situation and follow your own guidance.

• Engage in self-care: Maintain healthy habits such as eating well, exercising, and sleeping enough. Practice relaxation techniques such as yoga and meditation.

• Seek support from those you trust: Reach out to family and friends who can offer emotional and practical support. Join online communities that share your interests or concerns.

• Control what you can: Create routines and plans that give you a sense of structure and stability. Set realistic goals and track your progress.

• Ask for help: If you feel overwhelmed by stress and uncertainty, don’t hesitate to seek professional help. Psychologists can help you develop healthy coping skills and strategies.

To read the full article, click here. You can also find more resources and information on the APA website.

How to Surf the Uncertainty of Life

Do you feel overwhelmed by the rapid changes and abundance of things coming at you in life? Do you wish for a simple, clear, and easy path? If so, you might want to learn how to surf the uncertainty of life with ease and flow. In this blog post, Leo Babauta shares his visual metaphor of surfing as a way to navigate the uncertainty of life. He explains how to:

• Approach every day with excitement, determination, and trust

• Practice surfing at your edge, where you feel some challenge but not too much

• Flow with the changes and go in the direction you want

• Make it fun and light, without harshness^.

If you want to learn more about how to surf the uncertainty of life, check out the full blog post here.

How to Deal With Uncertainty, According to a Psychologist

We all face uncertainty in life, whether it’s about our health, our relationships, our career, or our future. Uncertainty can trigger anxiety, stress, and depression, especially for those who have a low tolerance for ambiguity. But there are ways to cope with uncertainty and take back some control over our emotions and actions. In this article, you will learn some helpful tips from a clinical psychologist on how to deal with uncertainty in life, such as:

• Practicing mindfulness and staying in the present moment

• Creating routines and habits that give us structure and predictability

• Finding the silver lining and being grateful for what we have

• Using humor and laughter to lighten up our mood

• Accepting what we can’t change and focusing on what we can

If you want to read more about how to cope with uncertainty in life, click here to access the full article.

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Here’s a fantastic video on dealing with uncertainty by the YouTube Channel, Art of Improvement.

This week, we’ve curated some interesting and informative articles for you to read and learn from. Here are the topics we’ll cover in this newsletter:

• How to Improve Your Reading Comprehension Skills

• Negative Self-Help: How to Be Less of a Shi**y Human

• How to Become Your Best Self by Studying Your Successes

Let’s dive in.

How to Improve Your Reading Comprehension Skills

Reading is one of the best ways to learn new ideas and expand your knowledge. But reading alone is not enough. You also need to remember and apply what you read. In this article, you’ll learn some effective strategies to improve your reading comprehension skills and retain more information from the books you read, such as:

• How to choose books that are relevant and useful for you

• How to keep notes on what you read and store them in a searchable format

• How to connect what you read to other knowledge and experiences

• How to summarize what you read in a few sentences or paragraphs

• How to revisit the books that are worth reading more than once

If you want to get more out of each book you read and become a lifelong learner, read the full article here: How to Improve Your Reading Comprehension Skills

Negative Self-Help: How to Be Less of a Shi**y Human

In this article, you’ll learn about a new approach to personal growth that is based not on what feels good, but rather on what feels bad. This approach is called “Negative Self-Help”, and it challenges some of the common assumptions and practices of positive self-help. Here are some of the main points of this article:

• Humans are deeply flawed and troubled creatures, and we should come to terms with that. We should question our own beliefs, desires, and impulses, and train ourselves to act against our default tendencies.

• Pain is inevitable, but suffering is optional. We can choose to avoid our pain or engage our pain. When we avoid our pain, we suffer. When we engage our pain, we grow.

• Everything we believe will one day fail us, and this is how we grow. We should embrace not knowing, and be willing to change our beliefs based on new evidence and experience.

• No one deserves anything. The idea of “deserving” is subjective and harmful. We should let go of the idea of “deserving” and focus on doing the right thing.

• Everything you love will one day be lost, and this is what makes life meaningful. Death is the only thing that makes life feel valuable. We should not run away from loss, but accept it and learn from it.

If you want to learn more about Negative Self-Help, and how it can help you become less of a shi**y human (as the author puts it), read the full article here: Five Ideas That Can Change Your Life

How to Become Your Best Self by Studying Your Successes

In this article, you’ll learn about a simple but effective technique to become your best self by studying your successes. The technique involves:

• Identifying a specific situation where you performed well or achieved a positive outcome

• Analyzing what you did, how you did it, and why you did it

• Extracting the key principles or lessons that contributed to your success

• Applying those principles or lessons to other situations where you want to improve or excel

The article also provides some practical tips on how to collect and use positive feedback, how to create space for your best self to show up, and how to share your best self with others. By following this technique, you can discover and leverage your strengths, enhance your confidence and resilience, and achieve your personal and professional goals.

Read the full article here: To Become Your Best Self, Study Your Successes

This week, we’ve curated some interesting and informative articles for you to read and learn from. Here are the topics we’ll cover in this newsletter:

• The Five Best NLP Techniques for Self-Improvement (Basic NLP Skills)

• Neuro-Linguistic Programming Therapy: What Is It and How Does It Work?

• Neurolinguistic Programming: Basics of NLP

Let’s dive in!

The Five Best NLP Techniques for Self-Improvement (Basic NLP Skills)

In this article, you’ll learn about five basic NLP techniques that you can use to change your life today. These techniques are:

• Rapport: How to build trust and empathy with others

• Anchoring: How to associate positive triggers with healthy responses

• Belief changing: How to replace negative thoughts or beliefs that prevent you from achieving your goals

• Reframing: How to put a situation in a different context to elicit a better reaction

• Visualization: How to form a mental image of something you want to achieve

Read the full article here: The Five Best NLP Techniques for Self-Improvement (Basic NLP Skills)

Neuro-Linguistic Programming Therapy: What Is It and How Does It Work?

In this article, you’ll learn about what NLP therapy is, when it is used, what to expect from it, how it works, and what to look for in a Neuro-linguistic Programming therapist. You will also find some examples of how NLP therapy can help with various mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, fears and phobias, poor self-esteem, weight management, substance misuse, stress, and post-traumatic stress disorder.

Read the full article here: Neuro-Linguistic Programming Therapy | Psychology Today

Neurolinguistic Programming: Basics of NLP

In this article, you’ll learn about the basics of NLP, such as its history, its core concepts, its benefits, and its limitations. You’ll also find some tips on how to practice NLP on yourself and others.

Read the full article here: Neurolinguistic Programming: Basics of NLP - Psych Central

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Until next time,

Jacob Laguerre

Editor-in-Chief
PCI Weekly

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Well, you're not alone!

Finding your purpose is a journey many people embark upon, and it can be incredibly rewarding. In this article, we’ll explore the fascinating world of purpose, share some inspiring examples, and even delve into scientific insights on the subject.

What is Purpose?

Purpose is like a guiding star that helps you find direction in life. It's that deep sense of meaning and fulfillment that comes from doing things that resonate with your values and passions. Finding your purpose is like discovering your life's mission—a unique path that brings joy and satisfaction.

Why is Purpose Important?

Studies have shown that having a purpose in life can lead to a happier, healthier, and longer life. One research project conducted by the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health found that individuals with a strong sense of purpose were more likely to live longer and have a lower risk of chronic diseases.

How to Find Your Purpose

Now, let's get to the exciting part—finding your purpose! Here are some steps to help you along the way:

1. Reflect on Your Passions: Start by thinking about the things you love to do. What activities make you feel alive and energized? Your passions can be powerful clues to your purpose.

For example, consider the story of Maya Angelou, a renowned poet and civil rights activist. Her love for writing and her commitment to social justice became the driving force behind her life's purpose.

2. Identify Your Values: What do you deeply care about? Your values are like your compass, guiding you towards a meaningful life. Make a list of your core values and see how they align with your passions.

Take Mahatma Gandhi, for instance. His unwavering commitment to non-violence and justice was rooted in his deeply held values, leading him to become a global symbol of peaceful resistance.

3. Explore Your Strengths: What are you good at? Your unique talents and skills can play a pivotal role in your purpose. Sometimes, your purpose lies in leveraging your strengths to make a positive impact.

Think of Oprah Winfrey, whose exceptional communication skills and empathy empowered her to connect with and inspire millions through her talk shows and philanthropic work.

4. Give Back: Often, purpose involves contributing to something greater than yourself. Volunteering or getting involved in community service can help you discover the joy of making a difference in the lives of others.

Consider the story of Mother Teresa, who dedicated her life to serving the poorest of the poor in India. Her unwavering dedication to helping others became her life's purpose.

5. Embrace Growth: Your purpose can evolve over time, so be open to change. It's okay to explore different paths and adapt as you learn more about yourself.

One example is Elon Musk, who started as a tech entrepreneur but evolved to focus on space exploration with SpaceX, demonstrating how one's purpose can shift and expand.

The Fulfillment of Purpose

Once you find your purpose, you'll experience a sense of fulfillment like no other. Your life will be infused with meaning, and you'll wake up each day with a sense of enthusiasm for what lies ahead. You'll know you're on the right track when your actions align with your purpose.

In conclusion, discovering your purpose is a remarkable journey that can lead to a happier and more fulfilling life. Remember that it's perfectly normal for this process to take time, and it's okay to seek guidance along the way. By exploring your passions, values, strengths, and giving back, you can unlock the incredible potential that lies within you, just as the inspiring individuals mentioned above did. So, go forth with curiosity and an open heart, and you'll be well on your way to finding your purpose!