Train for Life

Category: Self-Reflection

  • Mindful Monday

    The Joy Thief Spending your time and energy on comparing yourself to others is a way of robbing yourself of a joyful life. * Who have you compared yourself to in the last 24 hours, the last week or month? Did this comparison make you feel more insecure or more motivated to improve and grow?…

  • Mindful Monday

    Gratitude Attitude Set a timer for five (5) minutes. Write down what you are thankful for.  Take a picture(s) of something that brings you joy. Do this gratitude activity each day for one (1) week.  What do you notice? *Challenge: Continue this activity for one (1) month.     *     Unconditional love from my…

  • In Loving Memory

    Cali, my buddy, my side kick, my shadow… my best friend for 16.5 years. I miss you so much. You brought abundant joy, happiness, and unconditional love to my life especially when I needed it the most. You ‘just knew’ the times I was struggling, down, depressed, anxious, or scared, and reached out your paw (literally!).…

  • Welcome April

    In what ways will you play and find joy this month?

  • Mindful Monday

    The Brand of #Me Come up with five (5) adjectives you would like to be known for. __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ * What is an advertising slogan that people can remember you by? What is your theme song? What types of images and behaviors align with your brand? * The Brand of #Robin Positive…

  • Mindful Monday

    Get Out of Jail Free Card Care about what other people think and you will always be their prisoner. – Lao Tzu * What % (percentage) of your angst is from the problem verses your worries about what other people may say or think of you?             Reference Woo, J. (2023). 52…

  • Welcome March

    Be a force for good this month,

  • Mindful Monday

    Hey Jealousy (and Envy) Jealousy Worrying about losing something or someone. Envy Wanting something that someone has. * What do your jealousies tell you about your insecurities? What do your envies tell you about what you value?     Additional Resources for Coping Skills https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/about/community-health/johns-hopkins-bayview/services/called-to-care/develop-battery-coping-skills https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/6392-stress-coping-with-lifes-stressors https://www.samhsa.gov/find-support/how-to-cope https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/about/copingwith-stresstips.html           Reference Woo,…

  • Mindful Monday

        Nag Log For one week, document all of the negative things you say or think to yourself, especially after making a mistake. * What patterns do you notice? What would happen if you said these things to loved ones?      

  • Mindful Monday

    Name It to Tame It We can see a difficult situation as either a challenge and feel daringly excited, or a threat and feel utterly helpless. Name your source(s) of threat. Instead of running away, how can you approach it as an exciting challenge?