PTFAR. Nope, I didn’t just spit on my computer. This is a model.
What is PTFAR and how can you apply this lesson to your own personal growth and trajectory? That’s an excellent question and I’m so glad you asked.
Refers to the beliefs, values, and attitudes ingrained in us through experiences, education, culture, and upbringing. These form our subconscious programming.
This programming shapes how we perceive and interpret the world. A person’s Programming includes their beliefs, their attitudes, opinions, baggage, etc. Most of these things we are self aware of and something we have no idea that we have things programmed into us. Limiting beliefs quite often fall under this category such as “I’m not ready” or “I’m not good enough”. Likewise, positive affirmations and awareness also is a result of our programming, such as “I am strong” or “I am intelligent.” Being aware of our own internal programming may have a profound effect on confidence and productivity. We get to
Thoughts:
Our programming influences our thoughts. Thoughts are the conscious ideas and mental images that run through our minds.
Thoughts are often automatic and shaped by our underlying programming.
Most of our coaching or consulting conversations are working in this space, and a person’s thoughts are quite often synonymous to their feelings. We need to dig in and discover the context of these thoughts and feelings, which are, you guessed it, a direct result of one’s internal PROGRAMMING.
Feelings:
Thoughts generate feelings. Our emotional responses are a direct result of our thought patterns.
Positive thoughts lead to positive feelings, while negative thoughts lead to negative feelings.
Actions:
Our feelings drive our actions. When we feel a certain way, we tend to act in ways that correspond to those emotions.
Consistent actions become habits, which further reinforce our programming.
Results:
The actions we take lead to specific results in our lives. These outcomes can be positive or negative, depending on the preceding thoughts, feelings, and actions.
The results we achieve can reinforce our original programming, creating a feedback loop.
The PTFAR model illustrates the cyclical nature of our mental and emotional processes. By becoming aware of this cycle, individuals can intervene at various points (e.g., reprogramming beliefs, changing thought patterns, managing emotions, altering actions) to achieve more desirable results
