#252 Dr Jon Rhodes - Tools to Help you Make Good Decisions
Oct 2, 2023
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Guest Dr Jon Rhodes, Co-Developer of Functional Imagery Training, discusses the power of imagery in achieving process goals, cues and triggers in decision-making, understanding values and functional energy training, and the importance of multi-sensory imagery for making good decisions.
Imagery training can be applied in various contexts and is transferable across different domains.
Elaboration and intrusions can hinder goal achievement, but deliberate cues and focus redirection techniques can increase success.
Implementing imagery training in team settings requires trust-building, shared goals, and the three P's framework: perceive, plan, and presence, to enhance performance and achieve collective success.
Deep dives
The Power of Imagination Training
Imagery Coaching co-founder, Dr. John Rhodes, discusses the importance of imagination training in various contexts, including sports, military, and corporate settings. He emphasizes the need to train people in using their imagination and highlights the transferability of imagery-based training. Dr. Rhodes also introduces his new book, 'The Choice Point,' which focuses on a scientifically proven method for achieving goals through imagery and imagination.
Elaboration and Cues for Goal Achievement
Dr. Rhodes explains the significance of elaboration and intrusions in goal achievement. He explores how thoughts and attention tend to divert from important goals, citing examples like the desire for a chocolate biscuit. By understanding the science behind elaboration and using deliberate cues, individuals can redirect their focus back to their goals and increase their chances of success. Dr. Rhodes also highlights the importance of values and commitment in maintaining motivation and achieving desired outcomes.
Imagery Training for Thriving Teams
In this part, Dr. Rhodes delves into the challenges and strategies for implementing imagery training in team settings. He emphasizes the need to build trust and understanding among team members before integrating shared goals and imagery-based training. Dr. Rhodes introduces the three P's framework: perceive, plan, and presence, which helps teams navigate external threats, develop effective strategies, and stay present in the moment. By combining the power of imagination with teamwork, teams can enhance their performance and achieve collective success.
The Importance of Commitment
Commitment is seen as different from motivation and is considered to be an on-off switch. While motivation can fluctuate, commitment is a steadfast dedication to a goal. Athletes, especially, need to be committed even when they lack motivation. The difference between motivation and commitment is crucial in achieving long-term success.
The Power of Multi-Sensory Imagery
Using multi-sensory imagery is essential for athletes to enhance their performance. Immersion in all seven senses, including the traditional five senses along with emotion and motion, can greatly impact their mindset. Athletes are encouraged to imagine the feel, movement, sound, and emotion associated with their actions. By developing their imagination and incorporating detailed imagery, athletes can improve their focus, decision-making, and resilience.
I’m joined by Dr Jon Rhodes in this episode. Jon is an Associate Lecturer in Motivational Psychology and Sport Psychology at the University of Plymouth. Jon is also a Chartered Cognitive Psychologist and is co-developer of Functional Imagery Training (FIT) which is a unique approach to behaviour change that uses mental imagery to motivate change. FIT teaches people new ways of thinking about their immediate future to help them stay motivated as they achieve each small step towards their goal.
Jon has written about FIT in his new book “The Choice Point: The Scientifically Proven Method for Achieving Your Goals” co-written with Joanna Grover. The book describes how FIT can help us lengthen our Choice Point: that moment when we say to ourselves, 'Am I going to make the healthy decision, or am I going to choose to take an action that I know will undermine my success?'. Merging mindfulness, motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioural therapy into a user-friendly model, The Choice Point grants us control of the decisions that define us.
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