People today are more open to ideas relating to self-actualisation, self-fulfilment and self-empowerment than they have ever been.
by ColleenGuy
People today are more open to ideas relating to self-actualisation, self-fulfilment and self-empowerment than they have ever been.
Of course, there have always been ambitious people who've been willing to work around the clock, sun-dial or hour-glass, to forge a better life for themselves and their families. But often, in the past, these people were the exception rather than the rule. People generally accepted, or felt obliged to accept, who they were and the circumstances of their birth, and by no means necessarily thought of their lives as a never-ending quest to fulfil their potential.
Many can admit to feeling a sense of regret and disappointment to unachieved goals. Throughout time religion and culture have fought to suppress individual desire and freedom preferring a 'you must do as we tell you' approach. Furthermore, innovative and ambitious people will only flourish if there are economical encouragements for them to do so.
The job market as it stands today encourages people to change and re-invent themselves and is driven by economic factors. Employees are very aware of the need to stay 'attractive' to both their current and future employers.
On the other hand, reaching self-fulfilment is a far more a personal goal than an economic one. In fact it's the most important goal of your life; it's what motivates and inspires you, gets you out of bed in the morning and drives you reach your potential.
What's more, this is not a new revelation. Over time, many people have addressed questions, fears or disappointments in their life seeking an answer to one of the most difficult questions of all (think about the famous example of Ebenezer Scrooge in Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol).
However, it is only now that we have broad access to the right tools...
In some cases psychologists have devoted many years of work and research to developing and honing the practical use of these tools.
One of these tools is Archetype Analysis.
Archetype Analysis is a powerful and varied tool which can help provide a framework for answering some of life's significant quandaries as well as aiding those curious about intervention and what it can do for them. Archetype Analysis can help with addressing many questions. Here is a selection:
Am I doing all I can with my life? I'm doing well, but how could I do better? My professional life feels good, but I feel I have no time for a personal life My personal life is good, but I feel I'm getting nowhere with my career No-one appreciates me I have to work too hard I feel I am worth more money than I am getting paid My partner takes me for granted I'm always doing things for people and never getting anything back I'm not sure what to do next in my life
When we're young we're introduced to many sources of information and knowledge. Archetype Analysis assumes that it is these early and impressionable years, and the shaping of our beliefs from just a few years of age, that have an impact upon our decision making and major life events.
About the Author:
Colleen Guy, founder of Spirit Mystique, is a successful business woman who has a wealth of experience having run her own coaching, training and HR business. She is now a respected spiritual coach and trainer. Read more in-depth on Archetype Analysis
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