Resources

A close friend once said to me:

"I don't believe in words, people can lie.

I don't believe in actions, people can fake it/

I don't believe in 'changed behaviour' as people can fake it for a while.

I look for patterns of behaviour, because no-one can fake it forever".

Ed, if you ever read this, thanks.

Now, the next question is, what leads to long-lasting change in patterns of behaviour? I believe that a fundamental shift in values and beliefs is one of the most powerful foundations and indicators of future patterns of behaviour. Having and open mind and looking for knowledge, wisdom and critical reflection is so valuable. I also believe that in today's world, we need to acknowledge our different ways of taking in information and embrace this, so I will do my best to provide multiple resources for both behavioural change practitioners as well as people seeking change.

Misogyny and the historical acceptance of abuse against women.

Something to read.

  • The book "Invisible Women: Exposing Data Bias in a World Designed for Men" by Caroline Criado-Perez.
  • The book "Man-Made: How the bias of the past is being built into the future" by Tracer Spicer.

Something to watch.
Something to listen to.
  • Partnered with a survivor podcast Season 5, episode 12. Click here.

Domestic and Family Abuse.

Something to read.

  • The book "In Control: Dangerous Relationships and How They End in Murder" by Jane Monckton Smith.
  • The book "Man-Made: How the bias of the past is being built into the future" by Tracer Spicer.
  • The book "Why Does He Do That? Inside the Minds of Angry and Controlling Men" by Lundy Bancroft
  • The book "When Dad Hurts Mum" by Lundy Bancroft.
Something to watch.
  • The movie "Sleeping with the enemy".
  • The TV Series "Maid."
  • The movie "No Ordinary Love".
  • This TED talk on why women don't leave abusive relationships by Leslie Morgan Steiner.
Something to listen to.
  • Partnered with a survivor podcast. All episodes. Click here.

Racism.

Something to read.

  • The book "The Rainbow Beach Man. The life and times of elder Les Rideway, Worimi Elder" by John Ramsland.
  • The book "Unsettled Bliss. Whiteness in Aotearoa" by Elizabeth Ann Cook.
Something to watch.

Something to do.

  • A Google search on "The Wave Hill Walk-off".
  • A Google search on "Multuggerah".
  • A Google search on "Pemulwuy".

Addiction.

Understanding and dealing with addiction is key to choosing a better life. It is about moving from excuses, moving to explanation and then removing parasites that suck the life out of you, replacing that life with toxins.

Something to read.

  • The book "This naked mind. Control alcohol, find freedom, discover happiness & change your life" by Annie Grace.
  • The book "Naked AF. A joyful approach to living alcohol freed" by Annie Grace.
  • The book "Buzz to buzzkill. How alcohol and dopamine hack your brain" by Annie Grace. This is a book to help conversations with children about alcohol. 

Grow, learn and contribute.

A growth mindset is the key to positive change. It doesn't matter how small the changes are, its the mindset of seeking that improvement on a constant basis that makes all the difference.

Something to read.
  • The book "Atomic habits" by James Clear.
  • The book "Anchored: How to befriend your nervous system using Polyvagal Theory" by Deb Dana.
  • The book "Rising Strong" by Brene Brown.
  • The book "Extreme Ownership" by Jocko Willink.
  • The book "Dare to lead" by Brene Brown.
  • The book "The Let Them Theory" by Mel Robbins and Sawyer Robbins. 
Something to watch on the latest thinking on developing behavioural awareness programs.

Something to listen to (and do!).
  • Huberman Lab Essentials Series podcast. The science of gratitude and how to build a gratitude practice.
  • Huberman Lab podcast. The science of gratitude and how to build a gratitude practice..


Something to do.
Watch this space!






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