Okay, so, today I wanted to talk about my little journey diving into Adlerian psychology. You know, it’s one of those things you hear about, and it sounds all fancy, but it’s actually pretty cool and, dare I say, life-changing when you get into it.
It all started when I stumbled upon this book, “The Courage to Be Disliked.” Sounds a bit harsh, right? But it’s not what you think. The book kept popping up in different places. I saw it mentioned in a list of best psychology books, and some online articles tagged it with “Adlerian.” I thought I need to check this one out, maybe this is a thing I should know about. The book is all about how to use Adlerian principles to find happiness. Intrigued, I started digging.
First, I wanted to get a handle on who this Adler guy was. Turns out, Alfred Adler was a big-shot psychologist back in the day. The more I read, the more I realized that his ideas were not only interesting but also super practical.
Here’s what I did next:
- Looked up more books: I searched for “Adlerian Psychology books” and found some real gems. It wasn’t just academic stuff; there were books on how to apply Adler’s ideas in everyday life. For example, there is a book named “The Art of Everyday Assertiveness.” It introduces how to speak up, say no and set boundaries.
- Read summaries and articles: I found this one article that broke down Adlerian therapy into stages – engagement, assessment, and insight. That made it a lot less intimidating. It is said that one important goal is to overcome any feelings of inferiority in order to achieve a more fulfilling life. It is so amazing!
- Tried to apply the concepts: This was the fun part. Adler talks a lot about looking at others as equals. So, I started being more mindful of how I interacted with people, not putting myself above or below anyone.
It was a bit of a process, I won’t lie. Some days I felt like I was getting it, other days, not so much. But slowly, I started noticing changes. I felt more in control of my reactions and more at peace with myself. I learned that to have the courage to be disliked, we need to be able to look at others as equals, not above or below us. This was a big one for me.
So, yeah, that’s my Adlerian psychology adventure in a nutshell. It’s not just about reading books; it’s about trying to live these ideas. And let me tell you, it’s worth the effort. If you’re curious, I highly recommend checking out some of these books. You might just find something that resonates with you.
