Posted: April 26, 2022
Pulled from the book Happy Together, here are a couple exercises on receiving gratitude (which is not often explored). Responding to Gratitude Spend a few minutes considering a time recently someone expressed gratitude to you. How did you respond in the moment? What could you…
Posted: April 13, 2022
The first 90 minutes of our day tend to be the most productive, according to research. The most successful people practice consistent rituals that they perform optimally while focusing on the essential tasks. A great way to set yourself up to be as creative and…
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…