Rethinking Positive Thinking: The WOOP Method Unveiled with Gabriele Oettingen | Ep. 049

MindHack Podcast

Join us in an enlightening conversation with Dr. Gabriele Oettingen, a distinguished professor of psychology and pioneer in the field of motivation and goal pursuit. Dr. Oettingen is renowned for her groundbreaking WOOP method, a revolutionary approach that combines positive thinking with realistic planning to empower individuals in achieving their dreams. With insights from her acclaimed book, "Rethinking Positive Thinking: Inside the New Science of Motivation," we delve into the science behind WOOP, uncover practical strategies for goal achievement, and explore the transformative impact of this method on personal and professional aspirations. Prepare to be inspired as we navigate the depths of motivation and unlock the keys to turning dreams into reality.
More on Gabriele Oettingen:
Website
WOOP App | Google Play | Apple Store
Rethinking Positive Thinking: Inside the New Science of Motivation
Other books here
Books and other interesting mentions:
Peter Gollwitzer | Wiki | Implementation Intentions
Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl
Penguin Random House

Capíttulos

1. Intro (00:00:00)

2. About Gabriele Oettingen (00:00:35)

3. What is WOOP? (00:02:46)

4. How is it different? (00:04:41)

5. Isn't positive thinking a good thing? (00:07:55)

6. Pointing your positive thinking to the right direction (00:10:21)

7. Positive thinking is good...and bad...the answer is mental contrasting (00:13:34)

8. What is mental contrasting? (00:17:34)

9. Stumbling into woop, how it all started (00:21:08)

10. identifying the obstacle to our dreams (00:24:04)

11. Digging deeper into mental contrasting and WOOP (00:29:31)

12. Does WOOP work for the already high achievers (00:33:39)

13. the WOOP Process, positive thinking and mental practice (00:36:58)

14. WOOP is for everyone (00:48:41)

15. using WOOP to the undesired (01:01:08)

16. grateful for WOOP and what it has brought to everyone (01:09:18)

17. do you want to WOOP? do it here! (01:12:45)

18. the whole WOOP experience (01:15:30)

19. make your journey fun and final thoughts (01:19:43)