Motivation and Insight
Insight and self-awareness are:
1) an ongoing process
2) absolutely unnecessary for growth
3) automatic and effortless
Which is true:
Changing your values can change your life
Values from childhood cannot change
If it feels good, it must be correct
Changing values can change your life. They are the foundation of decision-making. Adjusting values and goals can lead to personal transformation and a more fulfilling life.
Why are coping skills important?
They help manage challenges and stressors
Which is true:
1) Friends tell you what you want to hear
2) supportive relationships help keep you on track
3) You can manage everything on your own
4) Surrounding yourself with fun people guarantees success
Supportive relationships keep you on track. Accountability, encouragement, guidance
What is resilience?
How could you build motivation?
Watch/read inspirational material, practice positive and encouraging mindsets, spend time with supportive people, etc.
If you want to change for the better, you should:
Adjust your priorities and values to meet your goals
Focus on short-term happiness
Avoid challenges
Pursue happiness without considering consequences
Adjust priorities, values, and goals to make sure they align. This creates consistent progress.
Name three coping skills
Deep breathing, meditation, journaling
What is the importance of setting boundaries?
Maintain healthy relationships that foster respect, understanding, and communication
Gratitude, mindfulness. Things that foster emotional balance and positive outlooks
What is internal motivation?
A drive from within that is fueled by personal values and aspirations.
What are values?
Principles and standards that help guide your life
Which approach might help reduce anxiety:
1) physical exercise
2) Trusting that anxiety is reliable
3) Avoiding any effort to address anxiety
4) relying on temporary distractions
Physical exercise- reduces stress hormones, increase endorphins, improve overall mood
What is the benefit to sharing goals with support systems?
Builds trust, accountability, feedback, encouragement
How might you identify triggers?
Reflecting on high-risk situations, difficult emotions, reactions
How can self-awareness improve daily life?
It helps you stay present, focused, and reducing stress. Aids in decision making
What are some examples of values?
Honesty, compassion, empathy, creativity, health, responsibility
What strategy might reduce depression symptoms:
1) Reframing negative thoughts
2) Avoiding activity
3) Go with any coping skill
4) Ignore feeling all together
Reframing negative thoughts
What is a component of effective communication?
Active listening, I statements, feedback, body language
Why is resilience important?
Alternative to being overwhelmed, burnout, lean on support systems, navigate inevitable challenges
Why is setting goals important?
Guides and directs for change, strengthens motivation, provides structure
How do you figure out what your values are?
Reflect on life experiences, those you admire, prioritize them by themes.
Why is forgiveness important to personal growth?
Helps release negative emotions, allowing you to focus on you. Lets go of resentment, guilt, etc.
What are the different types of boundaries?
Physical, emotional, time
What might be a situation that you need to use resilience in?
Losing a job, conflict, significant life changes, personal setbacks and difficulties