The Second Circle
How to Use Positive Energy for Success in Every Situation
By Patsy Rodenburg (W.W. Norton, $24.95)
The acting coach/author focuses on the concept of three circles of personal energy. The first is exhibited by withdrawn people. The third circle is personified by attention grabbers. The second is a healthy balance between the two.
1. To determine what type of circle you fit into, watch people and study your reactions. Recognize if you shrink from contact with others or are drawn to it.
2.The simple act of breathing naturally and fully can help calm an anxious mood. When inhaling, use your body to completely take in the soothing air.
3. Being in the Second Circle prompts curiosity, which is crucial to living a rewarding life. “Curiosity and knowledge manifest themselves fully in Second Circle. We come naturally into Second Circle energy when feeling passionate about what we are thinking, saying and expressing.”
4. If the rigors of the working world bounce you from the Second Circle, take time to readjust yourself before bringing negative energy home to your family.
5. Second Circle people thrive in social situations, where their easy confidence is attractive.
