![]() It is our paradigms that determine our attitudes and behaviour and ultimately our relationships with others.Ĭhange the approach to change the result! The 7 habits is a paradigm shift in itself.įor example, you’ve probably already seen this drawing – but what do you see? Paradigm shifts can be positive or negative and create powerful changes in our lives. ![]() ![]() You may decide that you will adopt their map, you may adopt parts of it or you may disregard it completely, but unless you consider that a better alternative exists, you can never improve your map. You can become aware of other people’s perceptions by listening to their explanation of their ‘map’. What is a paradigm shift, and how do you make one?A paradigm shift is a change in the way you perceive something. Change your attitude – Think positive and be happy.RESULT – You are happy but still aren’t going to find your meeting.Work on your behaviour – Try harder and work faster.RESULT: You get nowhere faster.Imagine you have received a map of Melbourne incorrectly titled ‘Sydney’. They aren’t the solution, merely a representation of how to get somewhere.įor example, suppose you have arrived in Sydney and need to attend a meeting. In order to understand paradigms, Covey encourages us to think of them as maps. It is only by seeing things based on the correct principles that we achieve success and happiness. What is a paradigm? A paradigm is a model, a perception or understanding. It is a ‘principle’ based program, so is applicable to everyone – from stay at home mums and dads to corporate executives. It is a tool that helps people make positive changes to their life by self assessment and evaluation of your own performance, and allows you to change your habits to achieve your personal goals. ![]() Stephen Covey’s book “The 7 habits of Highly Effective People is one of the best selling ‘self help’ books available. ![]()
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