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
Click Here for St. Clair College Mental Health Resources
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
The 5 WHYS is a simple and effective technique for getting under the fear one why at a time.
The goal is to discover the root source of what causes stress or anxiety in a particular time, place, or situation.
With the ultimate intention of enhancing inner peace, self-compassion, and understanding.
Try the 5 WHYS technique along with me (click here to participate) and let me know what you discover! Dr. D š
Emotions are neither good or bad.
Only labeling makes it so.
Instead, lean in and ask:
Helpful Article with Strategies
Click Here: Ā Lean into loneliness
We live in a world weighed down by disaster, debt, and divorce.Ā So it’s no surprise that we’ve been conditioned to believe thatĀ tragedies require tragic mindsets.
That seriousĀ issues demand serious attitudes. That hardships necessitate hardened spirits.
Thankfully we also live in a world overflowing with abundance, joy, and love. Same world. But we can’t see the good when we’re overwhelmed by the bad.
Making the shift fromĀ stress toĀ strength can happen in a number of ways.
Laughter = instant stress relief. Taking a long deep breath runs a close second.
Laughter breaks the panic spell. The not enough mindset. The woe is me attitude. The negativity downturn.
Laughter connects people in present time. Friends and strangers!Ā Think of the last time you laughed out loud with a cashier in the grocery line. (For me, it was last night ;.)
Today’s challenge is to lighten up. To breathe deeply into what stresses you.
Ā To leave room for grace. To respond with a light heart and an open mind. To dance a little dance.Ā To laugh with friends. To nourish your soul.
Ultimately to remember who you were – before life weighed you down.Ā
For it’s in our joy that we find our voice. It’s in our abundance that we embrace our authenticity.
It’sĀ in our laughter that we save the day.
Let them gossip. Let them chatter. Let themĀ say what theyĀ choose to say.
Because at the end of the day truth is truth.
And nothing can stand in it’s way.
Stop trying to convince anybodyĀ and everybody of anything and everything.
At the end of the day time will tell.
When the dust settles and the sun setsĀ truth is truth.Ā
I hope you enjoy my one minuteĀ meditationĀ retreat.
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If youāre anything like me (and Santa Claus), you answered yes.
Including the benefits of leaning into difficult emotions.
Because the more we try to fight discomfort, the longer it lasts.
“The root of all suffering is attachment.” Buddha
Stop fighting. Start flowing.
Let your stress drift gently through you.
Without judgment or condemnation.
Breathe and release.
Moment by moment.
Let go of what is outside your control.
Let go of expectations.
The pressure becomes lighter.
The joy becomes brighter.
Create your own traditions.
Fall in love with the night sky.
Savour a walk in the moonlight.
We can handle just about anything.
