Miscellaneous
You are in at a workshop where you are older in age then other people there. You are starting to feel uncomfortable with this age gap.
It’s never too late for me to learn new things!
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I am able to still participate fully and have great insights just like everyone else.
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This is a unique experience that will help me grow as a person. I could even make new friends!
A family member and you get into a fight about a topic you both have differing opinions on.
I cannot change them. I can only account for my actions and what I say.
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I do not have power over what they say or their actions. I only have power over my actions and how I act.
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Because we have differing opinions does not mean they are dumb or I am dumb. It shows that we have different experiences that have influenced how we look at life.
Your boss gives you a project that you do not want to do or find much interest in it.
This is an opportunity for me to grow in my job.
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I can use this project to help me grow some of my skills.
You made a mistake on something. Whether that is work, a new hobby, or a test.
It’s always good to try, failure is a learning curve.
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I have not mastered this yet, but I will continue to learn and grow.
Your partner is having a rough day and states they need alone time.
They stated what they want. They created a boundary, and I need to respect that. When and if they are ready to talk, I will be there for them. Just because they do not want to talk to me does not mean I am the problem.
You received constructive feedback from a boss on something you did incorrectly.
I know there is more that I can learn and I am glad I am receiving help!
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I am glad that I received that feedback, now I know what to do in future situations!
You are in group doing a project and you feel someone does a better job at an activity.
It is always good to expand my skills.
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When trying things, I will not always be good right away that does not mean I give up.
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This isn’t my area of expertise, but I can always help, and I can always improve.
Your partner is asking you to be honest with them during a disagreement, but you find it hard to open up to people.
This is an opportunity for me and my partner to grow and learn more about each other.
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Having these conversations will help me build a support network that I can use in times of hardships.
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My partner is not here to judge me. They asked me to open up because they care. This can help me AND our relationship because they will know what I am feeling/thinking.
The place you work at is making a significant internal change that affects you and your coworkers. You start to feel anxious because you are not sure what is going to happen to you in the future. (The company did make sure to tell all employees that no one is being terminated.)
This change is a time where I can strengthen my resilience and adaptability.
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This change can lead to some great new things that will make my job run more smoothly.
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I do not know what the future holds so I cannot stress about it. I need to be present in this moment so I can continue doing a good job.
You injured yourself and cannot do the activities you normally do or the hobbies you enjoy.
I am not healed yet, but when I am I will be able to start doing the things I love to do.
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I cannot do the things I love yet, but I can find new activities to try that are safe during my healing process that I might also really enjoy.
You wave/smile/acknowledge someone you see everyday at a coffee shop and they do not give you the same warm reaction they normally do.
They seem distracted, I do not know what they are thinking so I should not make assumptions.
You feel you are stuck in the same position at work with seemingly no room for a promotion and are becoming increasingly more frustrated.
I know I can develop further; how do I do this to take my career to the next step.
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I am a valuable asset to my job even though I have not received a promotion.