By: Uroosay Khan
In this world, from the very first day of humankind in this primitive era to this Artificial Intelligence era, there are deep changes in social, political, economic, and psychological frameworks. There was a time when people lived and enjoyed life with joy and thrill without the extra baggage of anxiety, depression, and other mental ailments. However, the picture in today’s century is different altogether because people are becoming frustrated, deprived, and psychologically disturbed. The estimated percentage of adults depressed worldwide is 5%. Women show higher rates than men as per the report of the Institute of Health Metrics and Evaluation. Global Health Data Exchange (GHDx). Even young children are committing suicide, feeling misunderstood and unsupported.
However, unequal wealth distribution and marginalization of social and economic groups have disrupted people’s peace of mind, leading to psychological issues like social media pressures, deteriorating ethics, and discontent. Owing to these mentioned psychological disorders growing in our society, now there needs to be a way to deal with them effectively. Hence, in this regard of personal growth and self-improvement, a book recommended is “Psycho-Cybernetics” by Dr. Maxwell Maltz, which will provide effective tips on how to improve one’s outlook of mind towards life and reach personal and professional success.
Visualizing our achievements helps program the subconscious mind, fostering faith in our abilities and motivation. Personal development relies on clear, measurable goals that provide direction and purpose. By dividing ambition into manageable steps, we can create effective plans and track progress, keeping us motivated and on track.
Our confidence and self-image are greatly impacted by the words we use to ourselves. By rewiring the subconscious mind, positive affirmations can lower stress and increase confidence. They support resilience, focus, and problem-solving skills. It is essential for human growth to see mistakes and failures as teaching opportunities because it fosters resiliency and the willingness to try again, transforming setbacks into worthwhile experiences.
The practice of accepting oneself with all of one’s defects and weaknesses helps one develop a positive self-image. It cultivates self-love, bravery, and confidence to pursue objectives fearlessly—regular practice results in long-term growth through automatic reinforcement of positive habits and remarkable improvements from repetitions.
By emphasizing on available chances and resources now, the present zenith approach helps prevent regret from the past and fear from the future. It promotes a growth mentality by encouraging tenacity, curiosity, and a readiness to take on obstacles. By using feedback loops, one can improve tactics and behaviors while staying focused on reaching goals. The likelihood of success is increased by this iterative procedure, which guarantees adaptability and reactivity to dynamic changes. People can remain proactive and grounded in their endeavors by concentrating on their personal growth and development.
In the modern world, when social media pressures and information overload cause psychological problems, psycho-cybernetics principles are essential. Instagram and TikTok are two examples of platforms that fabricate reality, which makes people unhappy and depressed, especially young people.
The dopamine rush from social networking sites might be satisfying in the short term, but it can also be addicting and detrimental to one’s long-term mental health. It can cause kids and teens to become disengaged from school and instead concentrate on following influencers on social media rather than on their own personal growth. Both society and personal development are impacted by this trend.
Shallow lives, meaninglessness, and mental illnesses are being brought on by the trend of eroding ethics, morals, and respect for other members of society. Feelings of disappointment and sadness stem from emotional dependent on others. In order to be happy, one needs to grow in self-reliance, find inner contentment, and accomplish personal objectives via personal development.
However, modern society is replete with many psychological challenges ranging from stringent social media pressures to melting down old values. However, all these can be surmounted while individuals pursue self-growth and self-development in applying the principles set forth in “Psycho-Cybernetics” by Dr. Maxwell Maltz. These are: seeing, setting goals and standards, positive self-talk, relaxation techniques, mistakes as learning tools, self-acceptance, changing habits, being present-oriented, adopting a growth mindset, and cybernetic mechanism for successful execution. Each of these things will help us to manage our minds and look for inner development no matter what pressures are there on us from the outside world so that we can live a more balanced and satisfactory life.
The writer is an independent researcher interested in foreign policy, geopolitics, and international relations. She can be reached at [email protected]
