Posted: March 31, 2022
Coping is how we respond to adverse events and difficult things. Savoring is coping when things go right. Savoring is the process of attending to, appreciating and enhancing positive experiences.” A second order kind of reflecting back on or being conscious of an experience and…
Posted: March 31, 2022
Looking at the positives of a traumatic event is a core component of optimism, and a useful way to identify the personal resources that help us cope with adversity. This write up helps you find the silver linings of a traumatic experience, while appreciating…
Posted: March 31, 2022
Positive emotions hold value and can be encouraged in our lives, here’s some ideas on that. What emotions do for us Negative emotions have value, they highlight and prepare us for difficult situations (usually the next 3-30 seconds) Genuine positive emotions have value on their…
Posted: March 31, 2022
Resilience is the ability to bounce back and grow from negative emotional experiences and by flexible adaptation to the changing demands of stressful experiences Variables that contribute to resilience Biology Self awareness Tracking your emotions, thoughts, reactions Awareness of body Knowing your strengths, correcting…
Posted: March 31, 2022
Optimism, the engine of resilience, is believing in the hope for a better future. Optimists are fairly good at separating what they can control, accepting what they can’t, and seeing stressors as challenges, not threats. Benefits of Optimism Better health, recover from many injuries faster…
Posted: March 29, 2022
Generally, four major discussions are found in relationships. These are certainly not the only ones, they are the ones I spend the most time helping people learn, hone, or practice. Always be willing to take a time out. There’s a problem between us Gentle Start…