Janine Scott

Think Better, Live Better is out in the world! Hi everyone Hot on the heels of Think Well Corner, I’m excited to share Integro’s new flagship workshop: Think Better, Live Better. This two-hour, in-person workshop makes its debut on Saturday 14 November, from 10am to 12pm at Wellington Central Library - facilitated by yours truly. What to expect This is an interactive, conversational workshop, not a lecture. Expect real examples, honest discussion, a bit of laughter (hopefully) and moments of reflection. Every participant will receive a personal workbook to use during the session and take home. You’ll leave with something practical in your hands, not just in your head. By the end of the two hours, you’ll have a complete inner toolkit, and one commitment to yourself about how you’ll use it. To celebrate the launch, tickets are just $75.00, so why not take a look? I’d love to see you there! Take care, and I wish you good thinking. Janine Find out more and book your place: eventbrite.co.nz/e/200317863…

Friday reflection It can be tempting to fantasise about changing other people because they’re too much of this or not enough of that. If only so-and-so were kinder, more organised, more punctual - or any number of other things we think they should be. But when you reflect on how hard it is to change anything about yourself, it should disabuse you of the notion that you can change anyone else. You may be able to influence or persuade someone to take a certain path, but whether they do is up to them, and, more importantly, it’s entirely their responsibility. What you can do, and this is where it can feel like a kind of alchemy, is change how you behave. That, in turn, might shift how others respond to you. Your own actions are the only thing you really control. There’s tremendous power in working on yourself and noticing how the world responds differently as a result.

Mindset gremlins 1. Self-pity - A victim mentality robs you of your agency and damages self-esteem. 2. Procrastination - Allows you to preserve the fantasy of your potential. A real thief of your time. 3. Fear of judgement - Thinking others are focused on you. They aren't...

Thought for the day A little perspective Sometimes, the best thing you can do is step back, take a breath and look at things from a different perspective. Not every problem needs an immediate solution. Not every thought deserves your attention. And not every day needs to be a productive one. Sometimes a little space is all you need to see things more clearly. Give yourself room to think.

What would your ancestors think of you? This is a question I asked attendees at yesterday’s Think Well Corner. It might seem like a strange question to pop up in a self-confidence workshop but stick with me here! To build your confidence back up if it’s become a bit rusty, you need to polish up a version of yourself that you can be proud of. The best way to do this is to tell yourself a more empowering story about who you are and what you’re capable of. I shared that my immediate family - my mother, father and two brothers - have all passed away, along with many other loved ones. I shared this not to tell a sad story, but to highlight how this approach works for me. I’m not a religious person, but I imagine my family looking down on me or watching from wherever they might be. A parallel universe, perhaps - who knows? I reflect on what they might think of me and how I’m living my life. I want them to be proud of me, as I’m the sole survivor here on this planet, flying the flag for my family. This way of thinking shapes what I do, how I treat other people and how little I allow self-pity to affect me. I want my loved ones to look down, smile and say, “You go, girl! We’re rooting for you!” What would your ancestors think of you?

When was the last time you felt really confident? What were you doing at the time, and why do you think you felt that way? These are the questions I sent to attendees of today’s Think Well Corner workshop. I asked them to reflect on these questions because they are important. For many people, their confidence might be a bit rusty, but it’s still there. It just needs dusting off to bring it back to its former glory. Part of this process is remembering the confident person you once were and why you felt that way. Understanding how that confidence eroded is also crucial, as it can provide clues about how to get it back. Today’s topic is “Self-confidence - from insight to action.” We chat about important topics like this because they can have a big impact on people’s lives. Workshops are at the Wellington Central Library. I hope to see you at a future Think Well Corner session!

These suicide figures from Germany are awful, especially the fact that nearly 70% were men. When this many people are deciding to leave this planet by their own hand, it's worth asking why and what needs to be done to address this.

How many people think deeply about things? I thought everyone did because I do. Not that I'm any better than anyone else, any smarter, or anything like that. But because I'm curious. Why did that happen? If I do that action, this result followed. We must become better thinkers.

This must be one of the best accounts on here. 💙 Seeing animals just living their lives, being playful with each other, it warms the heart.