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The "Changing Lives" Framework

Explore a neuroscience-based approach to how to human mind actually works including your

  • behavior

  • memory and

  • emotions

 

The Changing Lives Framework makes change not only possible, but

  • natural

  • learnable and

  • sustainable

Science and psychology

What Science shows us about Emotions and Change


Let’s expose some outdated beliefs using real neuroscience:
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  • Women are more emotional than men? .. WRONG
    Research by Neuroscientist and University Distinguished Professor of psychology Lisa Feldman Barrett shows that emotions are not biologically hardwired but constructed from a variety of sources, including individual experiences and social contexts, meaning some people are more emotional in some situations and less in others, independent of gender. (Barrett, 2017 - How emotions are made).
     

  • "That is just the way I am"? .. WRONG:
    Human behavior varies based on circumstances, mood, physiological states, and external influences, as highlighted by research in behavioral variability. (Boyce & Parker, 2021 – Scientific American)

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  • "All Women are the same"? .. WRONG:
    Individuality in brain structure and neurochemistry means everyone has unique thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Same for men of course (University of Zürich, 2018)
     

  • "A facial expression means the same for everyone"?  .. WRONG:
    Lisa Feldman Barrett's work on emotion shows that facial expressions do not universally convey the same emotions across different cultures and individuals. (Barrett, 2017 – How Emotions Are Made)
     

  • "Change is difficult, change is painful"? .. WRONG:
    Neuroplasticity research by David Eagleman  and others demonstrates that the brain can adapt and change throughout life, making transformation not just possible, but easy and it is neceassary for optimal living and (    Eagleman, 2015 – The Brain: The Story of You)

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Why this matters for your life

Understanding how people think, change, and adapt affects:

  1. Who do you decide to work for?

  2. Who do you hire to work for you?

  3. Who do you do business with?

  4. Who do you get into a relationship with?

  5. Who do you stay in a relationship with?

  6. Who do you break up with?

  7. Whom should you get married to?

  8. Who do you have children with?

  9. How do you raise your children?

  10. Whom do you trust?

and what happens if you get those decisions WRONG?
(including Number 5 and 8)

Who are you

You have a better chance of a good life when you realise that: ** people are different and that people change **

Understanding and leveraging the unique individuality of each person can profoundly improve lives.

This framework, known as 'Changing Lives' offers a scientific and personalized approach to enhance cognitive, emotional, and mental performance.

By recognizing and adapting to individual differences, we can consistently explore new potential for personal growth and well-being.

'Changing Lives' and the Science behind it

The framework and approach of 'Changing Lives' is grounded in cutting-edge research on neuroplasticity, the predictive nature of the brain, and the impact of social interactions and new information on behavior.

Experts like Lisa Feldman Barrett, David Eagleman, and Anil Seth support these principles, demonstrating the brain’s capacity to adapt and change:
 

  • Predictive Brain: Anil Seth is a neuroscientist and professor of Cognitive and Computational Neuroscience, and others work highlights how the brain constantly predicts and updates its understanding of the world.

  • How the brain creates Emotions: Lisa Feldmann Barrett is a University Distinguished Professor of psychology and Neuroscience explores how emotions are constructed and influenced by individual experiences.

  • Adaptive Brain: David Eagleman is a neuroscientist, author, and science communicator at Stanford University, explains how the brain's adaptability can lead to significant personal transformations.

"How do we understand ourselves, and others, BETTER?"

Individuality: Recognizes that each person has a unique brain structure and neurochemistry influencing their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.

Going deeper into the ADVANTAGES

The "Changing Lives" concept offers a scientifically-backed, flexible framework for personal improvement. By focusing on individual differences and leveraging the brain's adaptive capabilities, it provides effective tools and strategies to optimize emotions, thinking, and behavior in any situation.​​

These key points integrate the latest understanding of the human brain and individual differences in how we run our own minds, providing a robust foundation for "Changing Lives" and for the approach.

If you need more detailed information on any of these aspects, feel free to ask!

Unique Memories: Understanding that individual memories carry specific meanings that shape one's worldview and reactions.

Social Interactions: Highlights the profound impact of social interactions on feelings, beliefs, and actions, underscoring the social nature of humans.

Impact of New Information: New information can significantly alter emotional states and behaviors. This encompasses not only news media but also information from friends, managers, investors, co-workers, leaflets, social media, and more.

Communication Misunderstandings: Explains how misinterpretations in communication can affect relationships and emotional responses

Behavioral Variability: Notes that behavior can vary based on circumstances, mood, physiological states, and external influences. Peter C. M. Molenaar 

Sleep Influence: Emphasizes the importance of sleep quality and quantity on mood, cognitive functions, and behavior.

Neuroplasticity: Highlights the brain’s ability to change and adapt, enabling modifications in thoughts, behaviors, and emotional patterns, as detailed by David Eagleman and others.

Memory Modification and Reinterpretation: Explains how memories can be reinterpreted to foster personal growth and emotional healing, tailored to individual mind structures.

Human Consciousness: Human consciousness is an ever-changing perception influenced by input from our senses, both internal and external, combined with accessed memories and their current interpretation

Opportunity for Change: Highlights the potential for deliberate, positive change in behavior, thought patterns, and emotional responses through the brain's unique adaptive capacity. Based on Neuroplasticity.

Continuous Improvement: Reinforces the idea that personal evolution is ongoing and provides guidance on how to improve one's life.​

YOUR BENEFITS from of a Changing Lives Approach

You will be better prepared for change: The world changes and people change. Either for the better or for the worse. "Changing lives" makes you aware of this and better prepared

Personalized Growth: Tailored approaches based on individual needs and characteristics.

Enhanced Cognitive Performance: Techniques to improve thinking and problem-solving abilities.

Emotional Regulation: Strategies to create better emotions and reactions.

Mental Well-being: Tools to boost overall mental health and resilience.

Improved personal Relationships:
Letting go of 'fixed thinking' let you experience others in a way much closer to who they really are

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Further benefits for you - Free download (pdf)

The VISION for Changing Lives

At its core, "Changing Lives" seeks to explore the possibilities for improving people's lives by recognizing their unique individuality and allowing people to live free lives.

This requires extraordinary flexibility and skill from the trainer to adapt their approach to each person's reality.

The approach empowers individuals to harness their potential, providing a solid scientific foundation and the freedom to explore.

A realistic way of achieving results

Eventhough the "Changing Lives" approach creates extraordinary results for people, "Changing Lives" does in no way support the "anything is possible" or similar "magical" type of thinking.

Instead, it focuses on what is realistically achievable given an individual's unique circumstances and potential.

With a hint of "We don't know until we test it"

This practical approach helps individuals set achievable goals, making meaningful progress without unrealistic expectations.

Who Created the Concept of "Changing Lives"?

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Leif Rasmussen, the developer of "Changing Lives," integrates the best scientific research with practical use in real life situations, for individual and group settings.

Having improved the lives of 1.000's of people in real life Leif still specifically highlights he is not a scientist or psychologist. He has worked with people from several of the worlds largest companies

Leif's unique approach stems from his genuine desire to explore and improve life and his belief that people would like to have the knowledge and skills to make the best decisions for their own lives.

Leif, born in Denmark and now living in Switzerland with his family, emphasizes flexibility and individuality in his methods, plus a touch of
"I wonder if ..?"

Ready to improve your own life?

Ready to improve your own life?

  • Understand your emotional loops

  • Rewire your mental patterns

  • Grow beyond old labels and fixed traits
     

Let’s change how psychology is practiced, by making it:
.. personal, learnable, and scientifically grounded.

References:

  1. Barrett, L. F. (2017). How Emotions Are Made: The Secret Life of the Brain.

  2. Boyce, P., & Parker, G. (2021). Personality can change from one hour to the next. Scientific American.

  3. "Why two people see the same thing but have different memories." The Conversation.

  4. Eagleman, D. (2015). The Brain: The Story of You.

  5. Seth, A. (2021). Being You: A New Science of Consciousness.

  6. Barrett, L. F. (2017). How Emotions Are Made: The Secret Life of the Brain.

  7. "Unique memories carry specific meanings that shape one's worldview and reactions." ScienceDaily.

  8. "The profound impact of social interactions on feelings, beliefs, and actions." NCBI.

  9. "New information can significantly alter emotional states and behaviors." ScienceDirect.

  10. "Misinterpretations in communication can affect relationships and emotional responses." Scientific American.

  11. "The importance of sleep quality and quantity on mood, cognitive functions, and behavior." NCBI.

  12. "Memories can be reinterpreted to foster personal growth and emotional healing." National Geographic.

  13. Seth, A. (2021). Being You: A New Science of Consciousness.

©2020 by Leif Rasmussen. I help people optimize their Mind and live better lives.

My work is deeply embedded in science. Feel free to ask for resources. Mindskills.site

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