Angelos Rodafinos

Idiots Are Invincible: The Fool-Proof 'Ro' Method to Deal with Stress, Solve Problems, and Enjoy the Process! (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

A 'normal' life is not always a 'happy' life.
"... grant me the courage to change the things that I can change, the serenity to accept the things that I cannot change, and the wisdom to know the difference between the two", is a popular motto by Alcoholics Anonymous. Most of us fail in the third part, as we hopelessly try to change things that either are not amenable to change or unworthy of our time and energy.
Dealing effectively with either major life events or daily stressors requires the ability to maintain composure, take a time-out and 'talk sense' to oneself. Useful questions to ponder when under pressure include:
-Is there something I can do right now to solve this problem?
-Is it worth my time and energy?
-Is my behaviour helping me deal with this and accomplish my ultimate goals?
-What can happen to me, if I continue acting in a state of frenzy or remain depressed?
-How long can my body endure in this state, without sustaining any undesirable health consequences?
-How can I use this event?
-What have I learned from it?
-What good do I see in all of it?
The book aims to inspire, as well as to educate. In the first part the author discusses stress, its sources and its effects, followed by the 'Ro' Method, a simple but complete problem solving process, and a number of examples and real life applications. Then, using a light, humorous and innovative style, the author describes the day of 'Don Stressote,' a modern Don Quichote de la Mancha and 'Ro' Method graduate, who attempts to apply the theory in everyday life situations. Armed with courage and stoicism, Don deals with the monsters and the dragons (the idiots) of the 21st century: his partner who entered the toilette first and is reading the newspaper insensible to the needs of others, the obese fellow in the elevator, the traffic jam, his stupid boss, the thick-skinned client, as well as the most difficult person among all his own self and his irrational expectations...
A number of applied psychological techniques, combined with examples and exercises assist the reader to make positive changes towards a) either solving problems or b) altering the way s/he sees the situations.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Angelos Rodafinos
• Erscheinungstermin: 26. Dezember 2013
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9789609210522
• Artikelnr.: 47426894

Autorenporträt

I help others change their reality or manage their perceptions of reality, while they are having fun in the process! - and, no ... I am not a drug dealer!

As a Behaviour Change Specialist, Author and Keynote speaker, I have spent the last 20 years working as an Academic Psychologist, including long stints as a Program Director for Social Sciences, Head of Psychology Department, and Professional Trainer. Over the years, I have delivered thousands of lectures to students, managers, executives, teachers and general audiences both in-person and online. However, I have come to realize that attending lectures or reading textbooks can be boring and counterproductive, leading to a lack of motivation, persistence, and achievement.

To address this issue, I have invested significant effort in injecting humour and fun into my presentations and books, which has helped people learn and grow while enjoying the process. Hundreds of my readers, students, and participants have provided testimonials affirming the effectiveness of this approach. I am passionate about sharing these messages with practically everyone and inviting them to join me on this journey of play and learn.

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For those who want to read a more typical bio, here is a short version:

I was born in Greece, and initially pursued studies in the School of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering at the National Technical University of Athens. However, I ultimately decided to switch paths and study Physical Education and Sport Sciences at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki due to my passion for sports. I went on to earn a scholarship for postgraduate studies in Sports Psychology and Teaching at Ithaca College in New York, followed by a doctoral degree at the Department of Psychology at the University of Wollongong in New South Wales, Australia.

Over the past two decades, I have dedicated myself to lecturing at various tertiary educational institutions, including the Sydney University of Technology, American College of Thessaloniki, Aristotle University, Technological Educational Institute of Thessaloniki, and City College, where I served as Head of the Department of Psychology for a decade. In addition to my academic work, I have also served as a professional speaker and consultant, delivering numerous seminars and workshops on topics such as human resources, motivation, and stress ma...