balancing life’s issues, inc. staying resilient. objectives goal 5 steps what is a tough time? ...
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BALANCING LIFE’S ISSUES, INC.
Staying Resilient
Objectives
Goal5 Steps
What is a tough time? Begin an action plan Dive in the pool Self praise Keep on keeping on
Best PracticesSuccess Stories
Goal
Rewire your brain to know you can make it through the tough or tougher times and be
better!Accomplish what you dream or have to
accomplish
Step 1: What is the tough time
Identify your triggersWhat are the changes that
you are going throughAcknowledge that the
change will be difficult and even hurt
Give yourself 48 hours to release the negative emotions then move on.
Learn to number the stress 1 – 10
Step 2: Begin an Action Plan
Begin an action planBrainstorm as many
solutions as possibleAsk everyone and anyone
for guidance, help, solutions
Look to the web or past history – who has been through something similar - copy their successes
Step 3: Dive in the pool
Do not think about failure or success just focus on trying
What is the first step –as tiny or large- doesn’t matter
A resilient mind set can be achieved at any age.
Step 4: Self Praise
Praise yourself… recognition is key to continuing
Keep believing …
Step 5: Keep on keeping on
What’s next and next.Questions to ask yourself?Do you need to reevaluate?Ask yourself how are you doing?What else can you do? How open are you to change?
How to get back up
Don’t blame othersAnalyze what happenedRelease negative thoughts – focus on the
positiveGet a mentorSeek support – do not go it aloneMake a plan
Best Practices
Sleep, eat and exercise recharge the brain to be at its best
Laughter is just plain fun and good for the soul
Human relationships help us keep on going
Reframing – “it could be worse” puts everything in perspective
Take a mental break ( or physical one)
More Best Practices
Bubble baths, showers, pets, funny movies (or very sad ones)
Reading a great book, cooking, gardening, chewing and enjoying food… all mindful tasks that have us stop and think about just how great life is
Even studying family genealogy can help.. what have your ancestors been through
Self Efficacy Success Stories
Michael JordanJK RowlingWalt Disney