Published by Dr. Andrea Dinardo
Dr. Andrea Dinardo is a psychology professor, keynote speaker, and former school psychologist who applies positive psychology to facilitate personal growth and transformational change. During her TEDx Talk and on her psychology blog, she discusses how to thrive under pressure using three stress resilience tools: challenge, commitment, and control. A framework for mental health and motivation used throughout her workshops, training, and keynote talks.
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Thriving Under Pressure 
Great post. Gratitude is definitely a game-changer.
Thanks for sharing. 🙂
Thank you! This post was inspired by a not so positive moment in my day today. (I was less than cordial to a receptionist. Not a proud moment for me.) Feeling sheepish, I took a step back, apologized for my behaviour, and thanked her for her kindness and professionalism. A moment that initially felt irritating (due to my poor planning) was transformed into one of admiration for this calm, cool, elegant woman standing right in front of me.✨
I can’t remember which author I was reading who said it, but I read once that even Zen masters have their profoundly not so attractive moments but do as you’ve done, make amends, learn, and do the best they reasonably can going forward. I know I certainly have a long way to go (just ask my wife!). Thanks for your honesty and sharing your experience. 🙂
God I completely love this Andrea! Every part of this post has a gem in it. I particularly love this: “Nothing shifts us from scarcity to abundance more quickly than a sudden moment of appreciation and gratitude.”
I’m going to walk my talk and say, “I am so grateful for the way I show up to serve. I am so grateful for taking care of my body today. I am so grateful for having friends over for tea. I am so grateful for my courage to forgive.”
Much love to you! 🙂
How wonderful! Thank you for the feedback Debbie. I love hearing how people take my ideas one step further. Warms my heart. 💛💫
Thanks Andrea. Your blog opens my heart. ❤
Love this post. Appreciation does appeal to the heart of all, to the giver and to the person who receives it, the most!