Resilience in the Face of Adversity
– Remember: tough times are temporary, and you’ve shown resilience before.
– You have the strength to face and overcome current challenges.
The 2 Antagonists That Make Things Tough
– Challenge your perceptions and the stories you tell yourself.
– Control your emotions and habits; they shape your reality.
How To Deal With The Antagonists
– Practice acceptance of external challenges.
– Accommodate and adjust to things you can’t change.
Accommodation & Adaptation
– Accommodation: Integrate challenges into your life; adjust perception.
– Adaptation: Be flexible and open to change in response to challenges.
Anti-Fragility & Agency
– Embrace anti-fragility: Use adversity for personal growth.
– Exercise agency: Focus on what you can control or influence.
The Inner World – The Story You Tell Yourself
– Govern your thoughts and break automatic thinking patterns.
– Manage your body budget through allostasis.
What You Pay Attention To – Dictates Your Emotions
– Be mindful of where you focus your attention for growth.
– Master your mindsets to shape experiences and manage stress.
Experts Mentioned:
Lisa Feldman Barrett
Dr. Richard Bandler
Ellen Langer
Daniel KahnemanÂ
Carol DweckÂ
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