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    Role Models Perseverance is the continued effort to do something despite difficulties or failure. How would a person you admire deal with your problems? What would this person say or do to keep persisting?   *   After completing the first leg in Peloton’s Palomar Mountain Climb Series with Christine d’Ercole today (May 18, 2024),…

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    Celebrate Imperfection The Leaning Tower of Pisa is famous for its unstable foundation. What is a quirk that you can learn to appreciate in someone? Pick a personal struggle or flaw and turn it into something that spreads inspiration.     *   My Self-Reflection A quirk that I can learn to appreciate in someone is…

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    I Dissent Fight for the things that you care about… in a way that will lead others to join you. When you feel wronged, attack the issue, not the person. Present the facts, not the blame. enduring change, happens one step at a time. -Ruth Bader Ginsburg           Reference Woo, J. (2023).…

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    Three Good Things Write down three (3) things that went well during the past week. Describe what you (and other people) did and said, and how you felt. Why did these things happen? What role(s) did you play? How can you attract more good things this week?         *      …

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    Reality Check When you feel like you have got no (good) choice: Get a second opinion from someone you trust or someone who has been in your situation (or a similar situation). Even if the other person’s views are not helpful, the act of explaining can help you to better process your dilemma.    …

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    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?…

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    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…

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    Mindful Monday Acts of Kindness Are you feeling bored, gloomy, or sad? Performing a random act of kindness can uplift you while doing the same for another person.  Some examples include, sending a caring text to a friend, greeting a stranger, helping a person feel special, donating items, and volunteering for a favorite nonprofit organization.…

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    Emotional Triggers Certain situations, memories, and words trigger intense emotions. Identifying them can empower you to respond adaptively. A few questions to help you identify some of your triggers: What are your pet peeves? What past events upset you? What topics make you feel uncomfortable?     *     My Pet Peeves When a person…

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    Five Senses of Emotion Choose an emotion you would like to get better at managing. How would you describe this emotion as a Color? Weather? Landscape? Sound? Food?     *     Emotion: Anxiety Color: Red Weather: Stormy Thunderstorms ⛈️⚡️ Landscape: Rocky Steep Hills ⛰️ Sound: Siren 🚔🚒 Food: Spicy Seasoning 🌶️    …