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