The Analects records that Confucius once said a sentence about the mind: Those who know are not confused, those who are benevolent are not worried, and those who are brave are not afraid. It means that the wise will not be confused, the virtuous will not be sorrowful, and the brave will be fearless. These are also the three processes of the mental model:
It is a person's cognitive process that the knower is not confused;
It is a person's emotional process
Fearlessness is a process of one's will.
If you want to improve your mind, you must start to change yourself from these three aspects. If you want to change the world, you must first change yourself!Because from the moment we are born, the mind determines what we think, feel, and everything we do, but in reality most of us don't really know how it works or how to manage it. Let's talk about ways to improve the mind from three aspects.
1. Through learning and thinking and self-management, the knower is not confused.
Learning and Thinking: Learning and thinking are the foundation of mental upliftment. By constantly learning new knowledge and skills, thinking about one's own behavior and decision-making, one can constantly expand one's horizons and abilities. Learning can include reading, watching movies, communicating, practicing and other ways, while thinking can be carried out through reflection, analysis, summarization, etc.
Self-management: Self-management refers to planning and managing one's own time and resources to achieve one's own goals. This includes setting reasonable plans and goals, allocating time and energy wisely, mastering effective communication skills and teamwork skills, etc. Through self-management, you can increase your productivity and sense of self-worth.
2. Through social skills and emotional wisdom, the benevolent person is not worried.
Social skills: Social skills refer to the ability to interact and communicate with people. By mastering effective communication, listening, and presentation skills, you can better cooperate, communicate, and solve problems with others. At the same time, by understanding the behavior and mindset of people from different cultural and social backgrounds, it is possible to better adapt to different social environments.
Emotional intelligence: Emotional intelligence refers to identifying, understanding, and managing one's own and others' emotions. By understanding your emotions and emotional state, you can have more control over your emotions and behaviors. By understanding the emotions and needs of others, it is possible to better communicate and communicate with others and build better interpersonal relationships.
3. Through awareness enhancement and self-motivation, the brave are not afraid.
Consciousness raising: Consciousness raising refers to improving one's awareness and self-awareness through meditation, relaxation training, self-observation, etc. Through these methods, you can better understand your inner world and external environment, so that you can have more control over your thinking and behavior.
Self-motivation: Self-motivation refers to achieving one's goals by stimulating one's inner motivation and passion. This includes having a clear understanding of your goals and values, having confidence in your abilities and potential, and motivating yourself to move forward through positive behaviors and thinking.
This is a brief description of how to improve the mental model. May you follow the guidance of Confucius without confusion, worry, or fear.