Why is it called The Chimp Paradox?
The first is the “chimp” system – so called because we share it with our hominid cousins. This part of our brain is in play when we act impulsively, without regard for the consequences. Our inner chimp is emotional, greedy and lazy and with us from birth.
How many chapters are in the Chimp Paradox?
6 chapters
The model he offers is clearly laid out and full of useful practical exercises for the reader to make understandable that which has often left them upset, confused and frustrated. Part 3 of the book also has 6 chapters and focusses on how to improve your health, success and happiness.
How is the Chimp Paradox connected to emotional intelligence?
In his book, Peters proposes that each person has three parts to their brains. The chimp, whose primary motivator is survival. Driven by feeling, impressions, emotional thinking and gut instincts, it defends when attacked, quickly jumps to opinions and thinks in black and white terms.
What is the stone of life?
The ‘Stone of Life’ is a term coined by Dr Steve Peters, in his acclaimed book, ‘The Chimp Paradox’. It is a mind management model, which you can utilise to “achieve success, confidence and happiness”.
How does the Chimp Paradox work?
1-Sentence-Summary: The Chimp Paradox uses a simple analogy to help you take control of your emotions and act in your own, best interest, whether it’s in making decisions, communicating with others, or your health and happiness.
Who wrote The Chimp Paradox?
Steve Peters
The Chimp Paradox: The Acclaimed Mind Management Programme to Help You Achieve Success, Confidence and Happiness/Authors
Professor Steve Peters, author of the bestselling self-help book The Chimp Paradox (Ebury), has written a new guide based on its principles for Mindfield Media.
When was the Chimp Paradox by Steve Peters published?
The Chimp Paradox Peters first book, The Chimp Paradox , was published in January 2012 and has since gone on to sell 615,000 copies in the UK (as of 31 March 2019). [15] In the book Peters uses his ‘Chimp Model’ to depict the irrational, emotional areas of the brain as a chimp and the logical areas as a human.
Why did Steve Peters set up Chimp Management?
Chimp Management was set up by Professor Steve Peters in order to respond to the numerous requests he was receiving for help in understanding and using The Chimp Model. Steve and his experienced team of doctors, psychologists and mentors specialise in helping others be the best they can be and achieve psychological well-being.
When did my Hidden Chimp by Steve Peters come out?
In the book Peters uses his ‘Chimp Model’ to depict the irrational, emotional areas of the brain as a chimp and the logical areas as a human. Released in November 2018, My Hidden Chimp , is an educational children’s book written to help children understand and manage their emotions.
Who is Steve Peters and what does he do?
Dr. Steve Peters is a Consultant Psychiatrist who specializes in optimizing the functioning of the mind. He is Undergraduate Dean at Sheffield University Medical School and the resident psychiatrist with the British Cycling and Sky ProCycling teams.