Defeating the Defeated Mind

By Michael Bunsie

The state of the mind contributes more to well-being than the resources at one’s disposal. Therefore, the mind affects one’s stability and determines successes and failures in life. Unfortunately, many persons are victims of a negative and defeated mind-set. Hence, the purpose of this discussion, Defeating the Defeated Mind, is twofold: to highlight, in a nutshell, the state and struggles of the defeated mind, and to suggest ways of overcoming the defeated mind-set. 24 ways, using an acronym from the topic, are given as guide on how to conquer your mind.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Michael Bunsie
• Release date: Jan 12, 2016
• ISBN: 9781310766572

Michael Bunsie

Michael Bunsie is a Christian since July 1977; a pastor since 1992; A husband since 1993 (wife Mercedes); founder of Manthano Ministries since 2015.Michael graduated from the Jamaica Theological Seminary in 1992 with the B.A. in Theology and from the University of Technology Jamaica in 2015 with the M.Sc. in Workforce Education and Development.Michael had taught at both the secondary and tertiary levels of education. He has been involved in various committees and community projectors over the years.Present passions include – Jesus Missions, a personal translation of the Bible from Hebrew and Greek, research and writing, community development, technology, workforce issues, poverty eradication, innovation and invention concerns, entrepreneurship, exploring through science the vastness, beauty, and intrigue of God’s creation and continual personal developments.

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Defeating the Defeated Mind

By Michael Bunsie

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Defeating the Defeated Mind

Copyright

Copyright © January 2016 by Michael Bunsie

All rights reserved.

ISBN #: 9781310766572

First Printing: 2016

Temple Hall, Stony Hill P.O., Jamaica

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Table of Content

Copyright

Introduction

Chapter One: Defining the Defeated Mind

The Mind

The Defeated Mind

Chapter Two: Describing the Defeated Mind

Section 1 Conditions of the defeated mind

Section 2 Attitude of the defeated mind

Section 3 Some demotivating aspects of the defeated mind

Chapter Three: Debacle of the Defeated Mind

Mental

Emotional

Relational

Physical

Chapter Four: Detecting the Defeated Mind

The development of a defeated mind

Types of defeats

Chapter Five: Defeating the Defeated Mind

Decide to be a victor

Evaluate your mind

Face Reality

Expect less

Appreciate Self

Tally the total picture

Identify the source of the failure

Note challenges

Gradual progress is acceptable

Think of personal development

Hesitate before concluding

Engender environmental success

Drill your mind

Excel in duties

Forgive others

Eliminate unnecessary issues

Accept deserved punishment

Trim your budget

Embrace change

Determine preliminaries

Meritorious mind

Inquisitive mind

Navigational mind

Dexterous mind

Conclusion

Sources

Introduction

The mind is an intriguing fascinating aspect of the human brain. Even though, it is common to all human beings, the mind is unique and intricate in each individual. Understanding the mind, especially, in everyday living is very important. The state of the mind contributes more to well-being than the resources at one’s disposal. Therefore, the mind affects one’s stability and determines successes and failures in life.

Unfortunately, many are victims of a negative and defeated mind-set. Hence, the purpose of this discussion, Defeating the Defeated Mind, is twofold: to highlight, in a nutshell, the state and struggles of the defeated mind, and to suggest ways of overcoming the defeated mind-set.

This discussion is an examination and evaluation of the author’s mind and that of others he has counseled and interacted with over the years. Consequently, the discussion is buttressed by experiences and exposures. All the examples and names mentioned in this discussion are fictitious. The analyses and recommendations are suggestions. Therefore, individuals should seek the necessary professional help to overcome their minds’ struggles.

The content is not a research, however; former concepts learnt influenced the discussion and some online dictionaries were consulted as necessary. Equally, it is not a technical work; therefore, the vocabulary is simple.

The content covers five areas:

Chapter One, Defining the Defeated Mind, gives a personal definition of the concept defeated mind. Chapter Two, Describing the Defeated Mind, describes characteristics of the defeated mindset. Chapter Three, Debacles of the Defeated Mind, focuses on some of the outcomes of the defeated mind-set. Chapter Four, Detecting the Defeated Mind, provides some ways