Qualities of the Inner Person
Strength in the face of pain, difficulty, grief or fear
Courage
They score these in sports, and you need to have them in your life to make progress
Goals
Talking, Listening, Sharing, Expressing
Communication
The essential inner drive, focus and desire that brings about positive change and attainment of goals
Motivation
(2000's) This artist was referred to as the King of Pop, died due to complications for Rx Drugs in 2009
Michael Jackson
Drive, desire, the reason for acting
Motivation
Part on a gun, but also something to recognize and then avoid when you are in addiction or mental health recovery
Trigger(s)
Counting to 10, breathing, positive self-talk, consequential thinking, grounding, stress management
Coping Strategies/Skills
The ability to look inside yourself honestly and truthfully; self-awareness
Insight
(1990's) Singer of one of the most popular grunge bands in the 1990's shot himself in the head at the age of 28 in 1994; addicted to heroin
Kurt Cobain
The capacity for understanding one's own or another's thoughts, feelings, motives, and problems, self-awareness
Insight
Limits and rules we set for ourselves in relationships
Boundaries
Identify the problem, gather information, brainstorm solutions, weigh your choices, take action
Decision Making
Something just about everyone needs when overcoming a difficult challenge, because it is so difficult to do it alone
Support
(1980's) John Belushi was a legendary action and comedian who shocked the world when he overdosed and died from mixing cocaine and heroin in 1982 at the height of his fame. He was on the original lineup of what longstanding TV show (still aires today)
Saturday Night Live (SNL)
The ability to bounce back especially after something difficult
Resilience
This is great when it comes to movies shows and plays 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, rewarding yourself
Self Care
Building insight and motivation lead to this powerful experience defined by a strong sense of positive mental stimulation to try to make things better
Inspiration
(1970's) This iconic musician is one of the top earning dead celebrities today, still earning over 50 million/year for his music despite of dying from complications of Rx drug addiction in 1977
Elvis Presley
The quality of honestly upholding and sticking to your values
Integrity
People lock up their money in one of these, but this 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 *or Maintaining Boundaries
If you find and discover that it can help you define your goals and add meaning and direction in your life.
Purpose
(1960)'s This world-famous movie star shocked the world in 1962 from a barbiturate overdose which some say was accidental, some say was suicide and others say was murder
Marilyn Monroe