<\/strong>Transactional analysis is a psychological theory that aims to understand our communication patterns and behaviors. Its founder Eric Berne discovered that in the course of our lives we develop scripts – unconscious beliefs and behavioral patterns – that influence our thoughts and actions. These scripts can also lead to stress and strain. Above all through our own expectations of ourselves.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
The role of personal inner drivers<\/a> These drivers guide our thoughts, feelings and behavior. Consciously recognizing them enables us to act more consciously and reduce stress.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Self-awareness as the key to reducing stress Rethink and reassess “Are these drivers still useful or are they keeping me trapped in a cycle of stress?”<\/em><\/p>\n Take a critical look at your drivers and consider how you could transform them into healthier thought patterns. Instead of “Always be perfect!”, the new mantra could be “I do my best and learn from my experiences”.<\/p>\n Effective stress management<\/a> can be learned. Take a look at our course on stress management<\/a> here. <\/p>\n
<\/strong>T. Kahler developed the “Inner Drivers” model based on Eric Berne’s transactional analysis. Kahler identified five general drivers. Drivers are internalized beliefs that we developed early in childhood that shape how we think, feel and act. They had the same effect back then as they still do today.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n\n
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<\/strong>The first step towards reducing stress is self-awareness. Find out how strong your inner drivers are. Do you recognize patterns in which you feel more stressed or overwhelmed?<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/lumturo.academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Blog_Transaktionsanalye_AdobeStock_475318508-1024x683.jpeg\"){kind=spacer}
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<\/strong>As soon as you have recognized which inner drivers trigger stress, you can start to work on them. Admittedly, it sounds easier than it is. Ask yourself the question:<\/p>\nConclusion: Control the stress, not the other way around<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n