Have you ever heard of the term “growth mindset”? It is a concept that has gained popularity in recent years, and for good reason. The idea behind a growth mindset is that our abilities and intelligence can be developed through dedication and hard work. Unlike a fixed mindset, which assumes that our traits are set in stone, a growth mindset allows us to believe in our potential to improve and learn. A growth mindset is knowing it's never too late to make a change.
We know through experience that achieving a healthy lifestyle takes an internal shift in how you think about your world and the people you share it with. Getting clarity about your priorities and who you want to be, what you want to do and have, and where you want to give your love and energy, are first steps to making positive changes in your life.
Here are some of the outcomes we hope you achieve throughout this course:
Learn more about yourself and get at least one major insight that helps you shift your thinking.
Understand how shifts in thinking can help you achieve and thrive.
Get inspired and motivated to do something about it.
Take action and make a positive change toward a happier, more joyfilled life.
Before you dive into creating your 5 Step plan, you will complete a brief questionnaire called the Interactive Style Questionnaire (ISQ™). The purpose of the ISQ is for you to gain a new awareness of your empowered as well as your disempowered patterns in your communication and relationships. The ISQ Interactive Style Questionnaire is a self-assessment that lends a new perspective on the energy you bring into your relationships. You will need your ISQ score in order to create your 5 Step Plan.
You can find the ISQ at https://isq.alphaelement.com/
The four Alpha Element® Vitality Types™ each represents a distinct pattern of engagement and communication style. Vitality is the energy you feel and bring into your engagement with others. You have all four Vitality Types in you to varying degrees.
Your first and most important priority in life is YOU. Getting clarity about what you need to be your best self, requires self-care. Self-care is not selfish. Self-care just means doing things to take care of your mind, body, and soul by engaging in activities that helps you manage stressors and life's many unexpected events. Doing so enhances your ability to live fully, engaged in life with lots of vitality and zest as well as sharing this positivity and love with others.
Your Self-Coaching Guide is the Vitality Type of your HIGHEST score on the ISQ.
Scroll down to the last module of this course. There you will find Module (Section) 9. This is the LIBRARY section of this course. Study your HIGHEST scoring Vitality Type.
Your Hidden Resource is the Vitality Type of your LOWEST score on the ISQ.
Scroll down to the last module of this course, Module (Section) 9, the LIBRARY section of this course. Study your LOWEST scoring Vitality Type.
Shadow Aspects represent disempowered behaviors pattern that we tend to take on during times of stress or when we are feeling fearful. In this section you will identify behavior that is holding you back. Self-compassion and a growth mindset are strategies that can help you turn a disempowered state around. So remember to be kind to yourself!
It takes intention and daily practice to replace a negative, disempowered outlook with a more hopeful and empowered way of living. In this section you will explore strategies to help you disrupt your Shadow Aspects so you can feel happy, joyful and hopeful. Your Power Words will help you get there.
Our lives go in the direction our thinking goes. Words have energy and set intention! Daily be intentional and practice you Power Words.
Congratulations for completing Your 5 Step Plan!
Maintaining sobriety and a sober-minded lifestyle is much more manageable when your focus is on empowering yourself. By making positive shifts toward health, wellbeing and overcoming roadblocks in your life, you take back your power: a more hopeful and empowered way of living!
In the LIBRARY SECTION you will learn more in-depth knowledge about each of the four Vitality Type patterns. The four Alpha Element® Vitality Types™ each represents a distinct pattern of engagement and communication style.
Use your scores from the Interactive Style Questionnaire (ISQ) to become more aware of the vitality you bring into your engagement and communication with others. Learn to apply the Alpha Element language of the four Vitality Types to set healthy boundaries for yourself, develop self-compassion and self-love strategies for a more hopeful and empowered way of living!
In this library section you will be learning about Catalyst Vitality. Regardless of your Catalyst Vitality score, this approach and vitality is a reminder to stay positive and open-minded.
In this library section you will be learning about Torchbearer Vitality. Regardless of your Torchbearer Vitality score, this approach and vitality is a reminder to stay true to your passion and set healthy boundaries in your relationship with yourself and others.
In this library section you will be learning about Pathfinder Vitality. Regardless of your Pathfinder Vitality score, this approach and vitality is a reminder to slow down and give yourself time and space to process.
In this library section you will be learning about Pragmatist Vitality. Regardless of your Pragmatist Vitality score, this approach and vitality is a reminder to create stability and set healthy boundaries in your life.
I first encountered the impact of the mind-body connection when I was forced to deal with my then sixteen year old son’s struggles with mental health and addiction problems. Up until that point in my life, I had experienced stress that gave me a headache or shoulder tension, but nothing out of the ordinary. However, during my family’s journey trailing after my son in-and-out of various treatment programs, my emotional stress began to take a toll on my physical body. In this state of despair, it became clear to me that if I did not take care of my whole self (mind, body and spirit) I would not be able to have a healthy relationship with myself – or with others. Thus began my quest for knowledge, information and other tools to help increase my self-awareness. It is important to me that I share with others what I have learned on my journey; what has worked and what hasn't. Please feel free to reach out to me to connect and be part of a community that fosters health, resilience and love.
Best,
Ingrid Serck-Hanssen, MBA, MS, LPCC
ingrid@alpha-element.com