Early decisions and redecions. Reflections on this statement by Meyer

“Changing your Type A Behavior (and beliefs) will be one of the hardest things you will do in your life.”

Abstract

The article focuses on the process that starts from archaic descisions (Decisions of Despair and Decisions of Challenge) and leads to Redecision. The link between Type A behaviors and injunctive messages and the importance of replacing negative habits with new conscious choices is explored. The work explores some differences between the original thinking of Bob and Mary Goulding and the evolution of the Redecisional model developed over the years by McNeel.

The article shows how healing occurs through the resolution of injunctive messages and highlights the main factors to promote this process, such as the power of self-compassion and the possibility of choosing healthier and more positive behaviors to improve one's life.

The Appendix consists of the most recent version of the extensive Tables that summarize the concepts developed by McNeel and the descriptive elements that allow their clinical use.