The Buzz

A practical confidence builder for teenagers

David Hodgson

• Publisher: Crown House Publishing
• Year: 2015
• Print ISBN: 9781845909987
• eBook ISBN: 9781785830006
• Edition: 2
• Topic: Education
• Subtopic: Education General

If you are considering higher education or wondering what future career would suit you The Buzz is packed with techniques and advice to point you in the right direction. By blending NLP and personality type theory, David Hodgson helps people understand themselves, how they learn and what motivates them in order to discover their potential and what they really want from life. The brain is an amazing thing. It is the most complicated known thing in the universe. Sometimes it helps make us believe we can do amazing things - great inventions, acts of incredible bravery - when we are at our best. It is better to understand how our brain works and control it for the life we really want, rather than stick to habits that hinder us. Most people use about 10 per cent of their potential. With The Buzz, you can access the other 90 per cent. How much of it do you dare use? The Buzz has been developed with and used by thousands of young people. It works. They have been surprised at how easy it can be to start living a great life, discover new strengths and skills, dream dreams, plan to make them happen and enjoy feeling great while moving in a positive direction that feels right. We can build a great life around our strengths, the things we enjoy and are good at. The Buzz also shows us simple ways in which we can alter our behaviour to succeed in the different situations and challenges we face. Young people consistently say they want the same three things from life; to be happy, confident and successful. The Buzz shows everyone how to achieve all of these through a fantastic and illuminating journey of self-discovery. Complex theories and approaches are clearly presented in an easy to understand form. David Hodgson presents a unique and highly effective method of realising potential and making the best choices for you. Advice includes tips on: how to get out of an argument, choosing presents for people, the power of laughter, talking to people you fancy, improving your sports performance, how to relax and reduce stress, building self-esteem, employability skills, learning and thinking better, choosing a course or career and understanding your personality.

Section One

Make Your Personality Buzz

Section One

Make Your Personality Buzz

What kind of personality do you have?

In this section, we’ll explore type theory to help uncover some of your natural strengths.

Be a superhero

If you could be a superhero, what would your special power be?

Invisible? Amazingly strong?

Think of what you’re good at now and exaggerate these qualities.

When I was young, I was cute and quiet. So perhaps my superhero qualities would be Mr Shh (so quiet that he could be invisible) or Mr Ah (so cute that evil villains would trust him, allowing him to foil their dastardly plans).

So who could you be?

Most people struggle to say what they’re good at because they are either too modest or they really don’t know.

Can you choose three positive words that sum up your personality?

Which of the words under ‘Personality buzzwords’ on Page 4 best describe you? Will they match those in your personality profile?

Personality direction

Which way are you facing?

Many studies have revealed five big chunks of personality. For each of these, we can face one way or the other. We can breathe in or breathe out. Both part of the same thing but opposite directions. In personality, we can point each way: sometimes we’re quiet; at other times we may be very chatty. But mostly we face one way – our preference. When we have a choice of doing something two ways, we always seem to pick one and stick with it. This is why, when we put our pants on in the morning, we always put the same leg in first! Adding up our preferences can reveal a lot about our personality and behaviour. We can also explore ways to develop and use the best of all ten. Most people use five out of the ten. With The Buzz, you can go for ten out of ten.

Ask a friend if they agree. What will they like best about you?

Next, look at the five chunks of personality from Pages 12 to 28.

Remember, there are no right or wrong answers. Just choose your preference.

Personality buzzwords

Tick the words that match your personality. Ask a friend if they agree. What will they like best about you?

Achiever

Someone who gets things done even when things get tough.

Analytical

Works things out carefully, paying attention to detail and facts.

Caring

Will look after other people or animals.

Determined

Stick up for themselves, their friends and their beliefs until things are sorted out.

Enthusiastic

Get excited about things and get other people excited too.

Flexible

Willing to try new things and not scared to learn from experience.

Friendly

Make other people feel good and relaxed.

Funny

A good sense of humour, fun to be with.

Generous

Share their time, money and thoughts without expecting something in return.

Imaginative

Come up with good ideas and new ways to do things.

Independent

Make decisions on their own, don’t just follow the crowd.

Organised

Plan their time carefully so they can get more done and worry less.

Loyal

Stay friends through good times and bad.

Modest

Doesn’t show off or brag about their successes.

Practical

Get things done, don’t just talk about it.

Reliable

Do what they say they will; someone you can trust.

Tip:

These can be great words to use in your CV.

Can you guess which one of these famous people has the same personality as you?

Victoria Beckham

When she was younger, she is said to have stated that her ambition was to become a brand as famous as Nike or Daz. She has certainly achieved this goal by using her knowledge of how the media and business work to full effect. She is determined, confident and hardworking to make the most of her talents. An achiever who gets things done. Do you share these qualities?

David Beckham

Famous footballer and former England captain who is naturally talented but is also prepared to practise long hours to be the best footballer he can be. Quiet, friendly, down-to-earth, organised, determined, reliable, caring and hardworking. Do you share these qualities?

Bridget Jones

Famous from the Bridget Jones’s Diary book and film series. Usually says what she’s thinking; resulting in embarrassment. She gets away with it because she is fun-loving, enthusiastic, generous and caring. A bit disorganised, but her heart is in the right place. Do you share these qualities?

JK Rowling

She used her vivid imagination to create a rich array of characters and plot twists in her series of Harry Potter novels. Many people use their creativity to become successful. Do you share this quality?

Will Smith

The talented actor and musician has combined his energy, creativity, warmth, generosity and hardworking approach to remain successful throughout his life. Do you share these qualities?

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Table of contents

• Cover
• Title Page
• Contents
• Introduction
• Andy Murray, Darth Vader and Shrek
• Great inventors and farts
• Mind magic
• Brain power
• Start now
• Section One - Make Your Personality Buzz
• Section Two - Make Your Behaviour Buzz
• Section Three - Go For It
• Appendix
• Bibliography
• Index
• Acknowledgements
• Advice for teens and dedicated website
• Copyright