Title:
The power of agency : the 7 principles to conquer obstacles, make effective decisions, and create a life on your own terms
Author:
Napper, Paul, author.
Added Author:
Personal Author:
ISBN:
9781250127570
Edition:
First edition.
Physical Description:
viii, 326 pages ; 25 cm
Contents:
Preface -- Introduction -- What you'll learn : the seven principles -- Getting started : taking inventory of yourself -- A clear head : the principle: control stimuli -- The company you keep : the principle: associate selectively -- Respect your body : the principle: move -- Learn always and in all ways : the principle: position yourself as a learner -- Stable and grounded : the principle: manage your emotions and beliefs -- Use your inner wisdom : the principle: check your intuition -- Reflect, decide, act with agency : the principle: deliberate, then act -- Conclusion -- Methodology -- Glossary of biases.
Abstract:
"Overwhelmed? Discover the seven tools you need to worry less and do more! Introducing the Power of Agency, a science-backed approach to living life on your own terms. Agency is the ability to act as an effective agent for yourself--reflecting, making creative choices, and constructing a meaningful life. Grounded in extensive psychological research, The Power of Agency gives you the tools to help alleviate anxiety, manage competing demands, and help you live your version of success. Dr. Paul Napper and Dr. Anthony Rao, using a method honed in their clinical psychology and consulting practices, will help you break through your state of overwhelm by showing you how to access your personal agency with seven empowering principles: control stimuli; associate selectively; move; position yourself as a learner; manage your emotions and beliefs; check your intuition; deliberate, then act. Featuring stories of people who have successfully applied these principles to improve their lives, The Power of Agency will give you the insights and skills to build your confidence, conquer challenges, and live more authentically."--Dust jacket.
A psychology consultant to Fortune 500 companies and former Boston Children's Hospital pediatric psychologist draw on years of research to offer advice on creating a meaningful life in accordance with one's interests, values, and inner motivations.
Summary:
"Overwhelmed? Discover the seven tools you need to worry less and do more! Introducing the Power of Agency, a science-backed approach to living life on your own terms. Agency is the ability to act as an effective agent for yourself--reflecting, making creative choices, and constructing a meaningful life. Grounded in extensive psychological research, The Power of Agency gives you the tools to help alleviate anxiety, manage competing demands, and help you live your version of success. Dr. Paul Napper and Dr. Anthony Rao, using a method honed in their clinical psychology and consulting practices, will help you break through your state of overwhelm by showing you how to access your personal agency with seven empowering principles: control stimuli; associate selectively; move; position yourself as a learner; manage your emotions and beliefs; check your intuition; deliberate, then act. Featuring stories of people who have successfully applied these principles to improve their lives, The Power of Agency will give you the insights and skills to build your confidence, conquer challenges, and live more authentically."--Dust jacket.
A psychology consultant to Fortune 500 companies and former Boston Children's Hospital pediatric psychologist draw on years of research to offer advice on creating a meaningful life in accordance with one's interests, values, and inner motivations.
