It is important to address any stress that is going on in your life.
I learned a couple ways to change my habits and form more positivity in my life.
I learned that planning your schedule out to make sure you have time planned for yourself to make sure you get enought sleep meditation and a good exerice and diet schedule
Making time for yourself, and listening to yourself. When I have delivered on these things it has made all the difference in the world. I have a 35 min commute where I can listen to books and prepare my mind for the day. What I thought was going to be a pain and expensive has turned out to be a life saver. I really do like teaching, sometimes I just have to think about why.
I am looking forward to the 21 day challange. I hope to make the positive changes into a habbit
Setting aside small amounts of time to complete tasks that may be holding me back.
Excellent module. As an occupational therapist, what this speaks to is the importance of occupational balance. Taking time to do those things that are important and meaningful to us as occupational beings, including our spiritual and physical pursuits.
Good nutrition, exercise, and establishing work-life balance has improved my quality of life.
sleep is something that I need to work on for sure. I do like the idea of emailing a thank you note every day for the next 21 days. Actually of their suggestions are great for the next 21 days
Taking breaks and making time to particioate in the 4-6sec breathing excercises to keep refreshed.
Sending a thank you or message of gratitude is a great way to maintain perspective and keep a positive mindset. When I was in the classroom I made it a point to send three positive emails to parents each week and that practice did help me reflect on what had gone well that week. In my current role, I have not adopted a similar practice, but after taking the module I am considering how I can build expressions of gratitude into my weekly routine.
I started paying attention to how much time I spend on activities that "clutter" my schedule but don't provide any meaningful or tangible benefits. For myself, I found this to mostly include my time on social media, my time checking my work emails when I'm off the clock, and my time reading dismal news articles. Since paying attention to this, I also increased my capacity to be more mindful about where I put my energy. This in-turn has increased my ability to relax and recharge rather than be drained without even realizing it by giving my free time to things that don't really serve me. I hope to continue this practice moving forward and use it to help me lead a healthier and more fulfilling life.
I tend to look at things as one large picture and easily become overwhelmed. Once overwhelmed I beat myself up for not being able to do what the task was, and end up feeling worse... It's a horrible cycle. I like the idea of the 21 day challenge becuase it breaks it down, and each day will feel like an accomplisment. This is way more common than I thought, and it's nice to know I'm not alone.
There are definitely areas of opportunity where I can implement some of these strategies to reduce my stress. I have been working on meditating and excercising more. Eating healthier is still a challenge and a work in progress. I've also increase the number of hours I sleep during the night and noticed the difference in productivity the next day
I need to reprioritize self care. Taking the time to get excercise and be mindful of my thought patterns
writing down something I'm thankful for each day!
What is most important is my perspective of what is going on around me/in my environment.
Taking care of the basics in my life and giving them attention: sleep, nutrition, exercise, meditation/breathing/reflection.
Taking on an internal locus of control instead of an external locus of control.
Staying away from the 3 Ps and utilizing the 3Cs of stress hardiness and ABCs of mood management.
I like the idea of the 21-day routine and how it becomes a habit afterward. I have slacked on my working out and I need to pick it up! Meditation is key to refocus on what is important for the mind and body.
This is an eye opener for me. I have learned how to control myself and do what is best for myself like amount of sleep, good food and exercise. Great!
We operation in 90 minute cycles. Energy spent is more valuable than time/hours spent.
