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
Active Constructive Responding (ACR) is a way of responding when someone shares good experiences or information. If the receiver of the good news actively and constructively responds it can often provide a boost in wellbeing to both people involved in the conversation. Important aspects include…
Posted: February 26, 2022
This exercise is meant to help you build love maps by understanding each other’s strengths, build positive sentiment by highlighting how each other supports the relationship, and reduce stress by talking about something other than challenges in the relationship. Instructions Identify your Signature…