The Big Picture
Every word needs to have one to avoid being nonsense and every life needs this to avoid being empty
Meaning
Strength in the face of pain, difficulty, grief or fear
Courage
They score these in sports, and you need to have them in life to make progress
Goals
Talking, Listening, Sharing, Expressing
Communication
This Actor/Comedian's struggle with depression, alcohol and substance use is best known for his roles as Mork, Genie of the lamp and Euphegenia Doubtfire
Robin Williams
This is NOT one of the 5 senses, but but when you make a positive connection with a group of people, you feel a sense of
Belonging
Drive, desire, the reason for acting
Motivation
Part on a gun, but also something to recognize and then avoid when you are in recovery
Trigger(s)
Counting to 10, breathing, self-talk, consequential thinking, grounding and stress management
Coping strategies/skills
"Hi, I'm Chandler. I make jokes when things are uncomfortable". He died in 2023 and wrote an autobiography about his mental heath and addiction struggles
Matthew Perry
A meaningful life has this, but spell it a bit differently and it is a sea creature like a Dolphin that starts with the letter P
Purpose/Porpoise
The capacity for understanding one's own or another's thoughts, feelings, motives and problems, self-awareness
Insight
Underwear provides this, and having positive people you can talk to provides this too
Support
Identify the problem, gather information, brainstorm solutions, weigh your choices, take action
Decision making
This Author wrote books such as "Carrie" and "The Green Mile". He struggles with Alcohol and prescription drug addiction for years
Stephen King
This is not an auditory hallucination rather it's a positive silent voice in your head guiding you in which way you should go
Conscience
The ability to bounce back especially after something difficult
Resilience
This is great when it comes to movies, plays and shows but it's not a great thing to have in your daily life
Drama
Relaxation, walking, healthy eating, proper sleep, setting aside "me" time, taking breaks and rewarding yourself
Self Care
Known for her role in "a Galaxy far, far, away", she has been an outspoken mental health advocate speaking about her struggles with cocaine, prescription drugs and bi-polar
Carrie Fisher
TWO ANSWERS you have to get to give these to get these, and when you have these for yourself, you can show these these to others
Love and Respect
The quality of honestlt upholding and sticking to your values
Integrity
People lock up their money in one of these, but it also describes a life free from danger and harm
Safe
Maintain limits with self and others, protecting your personal and emotional space, avoid negativity
Setting/Maintaining Boundaries
Severe anxiety and depression coupled with alcoholism were common barriers and struggles for the Author of "For Whom the Bell Tolls"
*hint: he loved cats
Ernest Hemingway