Try new things
Trying new things, such as sitting in a different seat in meetings or going somewhere new for lunch, can help you notice the world in a new way.
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June 23, 2017
Walking Between Trees by Stanley Zimny
Think by Mathieu HERVOUET
Be mindful regularly
To add mindfulness to your daily routine, it can be helpful to pick a regular time – the morning journey to work or a walk at lunchtime – during which you decide to be aware of the sensations created by the world around you.
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June 22, 2017
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Look for good people
If you don’t have people in your life who provide the kinds of external supports that help build resilience, be proactive in searching out mentors who care about you and believe in your potential, for example some high schools and colleges have mentoring programs.
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June 20, 2017
Your thoughts are your own by Rebecca Osborne
Change rules to preferences
Thinking “I would like to do well in my assignments, and I will try my hardest” is healthy and appropriate because it is flexible – it doesn’t demand that it must be perfect. This talk doesn’t create stress because the thoughts are preferences rather than “shoulds” or rigid rules.
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June 15, 2017
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Beliefs can be flexible
Things won’t always work out the way that you would like. Whilst some of our thoughts of how things “should” be are helpful, when you hold onto these beliefs in an absolute, inflexible way, it raises your chances of feeling bad about yourself and can damage your self-esteem.
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June 14, 2017
friendship by bekassine...
How can I become more resilient?
Having people in your life who care about you, help you through tough times and believe in your abilities and strengths, and being part of a community that provides opportunities for meaningful participation (decision making/contributing your talents), will help you become more resilient.
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June 13, 2017
stress is poison by Giulia Bartra
Protective factors for resilience
A number of protective factors contribute to your ability to be resilient when faced with adversity. Some are outside of our control and some are within your control, that you can learn and develop.
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June 12, 2017
stress is poison by Giulia Bartra
Learn to be flexible
When we tell ourselves that things must be a certain way or that we must achieve certain things, we put ourselves under a huge amount of pressure. Learning to be flexible instead doesn’t mean you have to ignore your values or preferences.
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June 5, 2017
Travel by Moyan Brenn
Imagine the outcome you desire
If your fear is commitment, imagine yourself happily with a partner. If your fear is heights, imagine yourself conquering a tough hike, and connect with the feeling of accomplishment. If your fear is spiders, imagine yourself seeing a spider and feeling neutral.
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June 1, 2017
Scared by Jason
Imagine life without your fear
Once you’ve named your fear and identified your triggers, think about what exactly you want to change about it. Think about experiencing your life without your fear. How does that make you feel?
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May 31, 2017