9 minute read Best practices to create a more enjoyable and less stressful workplace experience There is no better ticket to getting off life’s rollercoaster of ups and downs than self-acceptance. Self-acceptance has made a big difference in my life. Self-acceptance helps anyone live a happier, stress-free life. When younger, I used to take things […]
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When faced with a challenging and threatening situation (stressful events), your brain’s alarm system (the amygdala) kicks into gear, which is great when you need quick reactions but not so helpful when you need to think clearly and respond professionally. The good news? Your brain’s “wise leader” (the prefrontal cortex) can learn to step in and help you stay calm and focused.
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Being a Resilient Educator Working as a teacher, mental health practitioner, or administrator can be incredibly rewarding, but it also comes with its fair share of challenges. Whether it’s a tough day in the classroom, navigating tricky situations with colleagues or parents, having too much work to do, or even managing personal issues at home,
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The strength that helps protect us when faced with stressful events at home and work is RESILIENCE – a combination of thinking and social-emotional skills that help people of all ages manage their feelings and behaviour. A resilient MINDSET towards stress can change the impact of stress. The degree to which someone holds the mindset
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In these stressful days, there is a strength you can call on to help you cope – it’s your RESILIENCE. Resilience protects us from the negative and painful feelings we can experience at these times, much like an umbrella protects us from the rain. The good news is that everyone can be resilient, even if
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We know that our resilience is sometimes not strong enough to allow us to stay calm and deal with all the problems that life throws our way. Resilience is not a fixed commodity; it waxes and wanes for different reasons. Nonetheless, a strong level of resilience does protect us in times of stress – and
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As a parent, it is hard to know all the answers when it comes to raising children – especially in the area of building their resilience. “Bad stuff” happens to all children – and teaching your children healthy and helpful ways to think in order to manage situations makes a huge difference. Have the following
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Kids are often better than adults at bouncing back and some kids seem to be born with a temperament that provides them with a talent for resilience and an ability to quickly move on from setbacks. However, according to a group of researchers*, one of the factors that contribute to the degree of resilience in
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