Positive Psychology š¹ Mental Health š¹ Stress Resilience
Merely an idea 5 years ago.
Only then will we have the fuel + the faith to keep reaching for our North Stars.
Again and againĀ and again.. šš šš«
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Weāre on a trip to California for our December birthdays and wedding anniversary and I couldnāt imagine a more mindful place to be.
Luminous moonlight.
Fresh ocean air.
Sunshine in every nook.
Just outside our hotel room door.
Waiting to be climbed.
December birthdayĀ blessings of the highest kind.šš
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Catch yourself in the midst (or before) before a stress response escalates by becoming more aware of what triggers you.
Pause and take a 60 second time out when you feel the physical sensations of stress begin to escalate.
Repair the root sourceĀ of the heightened stress response which is often physiological in nature. Possible unmet needs include: sleep, food, fresh air, exercise.
The CPR Presentation Ā was developed for the St. Clair College Student Sustainability Group asĀ part of their initiative for supporting the health and wellbeing of college staff, faculty, and students.
This was the first time Iāve been approached to make a video for a third party.Ā And it was so much fun!
This post went “live” at St. Clair College at noon today.
SRC President and CPR Journal Reflections Author
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More Tips ā Thriving Under Pressure
Not days.
Not weeks.
Not years.
Cozy blankets.
Birds singing.
The sun rising.
Not days.
Not weeks.
Not years.
Taste every morsel.
Dance with abandon.
Stroll by the moonlight.
Not days.
Not weeks.
Not years.
Peace lives here.
You have the ability to make positive changes in your life.
Right here. Right now.
Donāt wait for āthe perfect timeā to transform your life.
NOW IS YOUR POWER.
LOOK AROUND YOU
Notice things like youāre seeing them for the very first time.
Embrace it. Love it. Be it.
Never let the things you want make you forget the things you have.
āGratitude turns what we have into enough.ā
Everything You AppreciateĀ
in this momentĀ
is your highestĀ selfĀ
reflecting back.
This video and blog post were inspired by a beautiful row of autumn trees that I saw across a parking lot. Reminding me to be still, breathe deeply, and notice every little thing.
Fall is nature on fire.š„šš
Ā Watch Video: Now is Your Power
Why Can’t I Remember Anything?
One of the most frequent questions I was asked as a practicing psychologist and more recently as a psychology professor is why can’t I remember anything.
An important distinction between memory and attention that I share my Fall Focus Article in The Drive Magazine. And again, in more detail, in the focus video below.
In the video in particular, I describe how the AtkinsonāShiffrin memory model (see model below) differentiates between sensory, short-term, and long-term memory.
And the important implications this model has for one’s ability to focus and remember information long term.
You canāt do big things if youāre distracted by small things.
Thanks for your attention!
Dr. D š
WHY ARE WE SO HARD ON OURSELVES?
Great question!
One that Iām asked often. And one that I often ask myself.
What causes this behaviour?
The answer is multifaceted and includes several factors including how we were parented (when internalized superego and conscience first develops) andĀ eventually how we parent ourselves.
For example:
When something goes wrong, how do you respond?
1. Self Criticism versus Self Compassion
2. Self Control versus Self Love and UnderstandingĀ
How do I make the shift from self criticism to self compassion?
1. Pay attention to where your self judgements originated.
Is this your personal measure of worthiness or societyās expectation of success?
2. Investigate how truly arbitrary the standards you set for yourself are.
For example, who said you had to weigh 125 lbs, have a million dollars in the bank, and be married by 30?
3. Donāt Believe Everything You Think!
Watch this short video for additional insights into the developmental origins of toxic self criticism, unrealistic standards, and the SUPERego.
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This post is for anyone experiencing FOMO. Particularly on a long weekend holiday!
Psychology Insight:
Holidays heighten social anxiety of every kind.
FOMO especially.
Consider these questions as you explore whatās going on below the surface.
1. Do you remember the first time you experienced FOMO?
2. How did you cope with the anxiety of missing out?
3. What if anything would you be willing to give up in your life in exchange for the fantasy of someone elseās life or experience?
4. What about your life do you cherish above all else?
Please share in the comments below, including your own strategies for handling FOMO.Ā Iād love to know!
Savour this moment.
1. What would you stop doing if you only had one year to live?
2. What would you start doing if you only had one year to live?
3. What do you need to let go of to feel a sense of happiness, well-being, and peace?Ā
4. What and who do you no longer want to be obligated to?
5. What joy do you wish you had more time for?
Take a long deep breath and meditate on your answers.Ā Youāll be surprised at what your soul has to say.
Dear Readers:
This videoĀ is equally a note to you + me reminding us to live with discernment and wisdom.Ā For not everyone in our life appreciates the limits of our time and energy. And thatās ok.Ā For we are the magic wand. We have the power to make choices. We have the ability toĀ overcome social conditioning. WeĀ have the authority to change what and who we want in our lives. What and who we give our energy to unnecessarily, repeatedly, unconsciously.
WE HAVE THE POWER TO CHOOSE.
This ^ is freedom.
