Model
Of Mind
Freud
came to believe that human minds are continually
coping with three sets of conflicting
demands: from within the body from external
reality and from moral constrains. A distinctive
personality component (ID, Ego or Superego)
deals with each domain.
ID, the home of instincts, lies at the
primitive core of the personality. Freud
described it as "a chaos", a
cauldron of sheeting excitement. Because
the ID has no logical organization, contradictory
impulses exist here side by side. The
ID operates on the pleasure principle.
Like a spoiled child, it continually presses
for the immediately fulfillment of its
drive. Its motto seems to be, "I
want what I want when I want it."
Ego,
emerges in developing children as they
learn that there is a reality apart from
their own needs and desires. Once part
of the ID, the ego evolves to handle the
world. One of the ego major tasks is locating
objects to satisfy the ID's needs. The
ego, then, must deal with the demands
of both id and surroundings. Unlike the
ID, the ego is controlled and logical.
Instead of being driven by the pleasure
principle, it operates on the reality
principle. That is, although it is committed
to gratifying the needs of the ID, it
is mindful of circumstances. It bides
its time, either waiting for appropriate
situations to come along or seeking them
out.
Super
Ego, as youngster identifies with parents
and internalizes their values and standards,
the super ego splits off from the ego.
Think of superego as a conscience. Although
once part of the ego, the superego function
independently, striving for perfection
and admiring idealism, self-sacrifice
and heroism. The superego lobbies the
ego to attend to moral goals and to force
the id to inhibit its animal impulses.
When the ego behaves morally, the superego
is pleased. When the ego's action or thoughts
run counter to lofty principles, the superego
creates guilt feelings.
by
Dr. Syed Abul Hassan ( Clinical Psychologist,
Mphil - Ph.D.)
Get
& Stay Motivated - I
Write down, in a paragraph or two, the
story of your desired goals in future.
What you'll be doing, where you'll be
living, and the successes you'll be enjoying.
This will be a motivator for you in both
the immediate present and the future to
come.
Close
your eyes and see yourself doing whatever
it is that you wish to be doing. If your
dream is to start a small business, see
yourself on opening day, greeting customers
and employees.
When
you visualize backwards, you see where
you were and how far you have come. Visualize
back to when things weren't going so well
and you fought the odds out. This will
encourage you and keep you heading in
the right direction.
"Not
Failure, Small Aim Is Sin". When
you think about your future, don't be
afraid to dream big. This will make short-term
failures easier to handle. When you hit
an obstacle it won't stop you because
your eyes are set on a bigger goal.
Learn,
think, read, talk about, listen, and experience
everything you can about your particular
goal or dream. If you wish to be an author,
you can take classes, read books, write,
talk with other writers, join work-shops,
etc.
A
clean, tidy, and well-organized home,
office, and life is a must for the motivated
mind. Physical clutter can easily lead
to mental clutter. Keep your life organized
and you will find more energy and clarity
in every day.
Place
symbols, signs, notes, or objects that
remind you of your goals. These reminders
will guarantee a constant stream of motivation.
Volunteer
your time to helping others. When you
give of yourself you will realize how
much you have in your own life, and how
satisfying it is to make other people
happy. It is observed that when you teach
others you fully understand the subject
at hand. Help your children get motivated,
help your friends set effective goals,
help your husband or wife achieve personal
dreams.
Spending
time with children will put things in
perspective for you. You may be stressed
out from work and worried about getting
everything done on time, but when you
play with your kids the worries and stress
seem to melt away. Children have a simple
way of looking at things, and that is
something we could all benefit from.
Do
you have a close friend who is trying
to accomplish something? Is your wife
or husband setting goal for improvement?
If so, join them in a buddy system. You
will each serve to motivate the other,
offering words of encouragement and helpful
reminders as you both progress towards
your particular goals.
