Resilience and Growth
Trying a new food, route, or hobby are all examples of stepping outside this metaphorical place.
What is a comfort zone?
This type of exercise is great for your heart and mood.
What is Cardio?
The practice of writing down or thinking about things you are thankful for.
What is gratitude?
A simple, powerful way to show attention is to make this type of contact when someone is speaking.
What is eye contact?
This two-word phrase describes the positive belief that your abilities can be developed through dedication and hard work.
What is a growth mindset?
The practice of focusing your awareness on the present moment without judgement.
What is mindfulness/meditation?
This is about coming to terms with who you are, rather than fighting reality.
What is acceptance?
This is the term for the ability to understand and share the feelings of another.
What is empathy?
After a failure, a resilient person doesn't just get sad; they do this, asking "what can I learn from this?"
What is reflection?
These 'feel-good' chemicals are released in your brain during physical exercise.
What are endorphins?
Setting a positive one of these for your day helps you set your 'Direction'.
What is a goal/intention?
This specific type of listening (where you focus on understanding instead of replying) is a key to strong relationships.
What is active listening?
This is the term for a short, positive statement you can repeat to yourself to build resilience in a tough moment (e.g., "I can handle this").
What is a mantra/affirmation?
Noticing five things you can see or hear is a common technique to manage this feeling.
What is anxiety?
Pursuing these types of goals focused on personal growth and relationships will lead to more lasting happiness than pursuing extrinsic ones like wealth or fame
What are intrinsic goals?
What are the 5 different love languages?
What are Words of Affirmation, Acts of Service, Receiving Gifts, Quality Time, and Physical Touch?
What does PERMA stand for?
Positive Emotion, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, and Accomplishment.