Self efficacy

I’m trying to be a better communicator, in all facets of my life – relationships, friendships, family, work and blogging.

Blogging takes time. There are many times throughout the day that I think, “This would make a good post”. But then life takes over, craziness ensues, and the thought is forgotten.

Like the lesson I learned earlier this week, I think the key is to become more mindful of what’s happening IN THE MOMENT, savor it, and then make note of it if it looks to be useful in the future.

The subject of this blog is self-efficacy.

Self-efficacy is the belief that one is capable of performing in a certain manner to attain certain goals.

An example of self-efficacy pertaining to my life would be my belief that I can finish the next two semesters, because I possess the capabilities to do so well.

Another example is that I can keep waking up at 4:30 in order to get to the gym on time because I possess the capabilities, and an alarm clock (ha) to do so.

The capabilities, in these cases, would be the wherewithal, the drive, the self-motivation.

I know I have the wherewithal. I possess the drive.

So what is my motivation?

Many things – to live longer, to live better, to be happy in my personal life as well as my career.

But to break it down further, I made a list last night before I slipped into slumber. These are some of the more tangible and specific motivations that are keeping me (and hopefully will keep me) on my path:

Career
1. Master Social Media Specialist (that title is my creation - doesn't everyone want to be a master at something?)
2. Adjuct professor at Wash U and Lindenwood.
3. Run my own practice or join one that aligns with my areas of therapeutic concentration (relationship and sex therapy)
4. Research and publish

Fitness
1. Spinning certification
2. Complete a Half-Ironman
3. Finish a half-marathon
4. St. Lucia
5. A few numbers - 4, 40, 90

What's on my mind now? Preparing for my trip to Seattle - good times ahead!