This section works best when using a journal.
Keep in mind that the resources provided by Nardyne Sami have been created by a student for educational purposes and should not be used as a substitute for professional psychological evaluation or diagnosis. Nardyne's content reflects a personal passion for supporting others and advocating for the liberation of psychology from solely systemic influences.
ASSESS:
How To:
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Fill out self-assessments or ask yourself questions about your current state of mind, and write down the answers in a journal.
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Keep your answers as objective as possible, refrain from opinions (e.g. objective: "I am feeling sad" vs opinion: "It's silly that I'm feeling sad").
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Practice self-awareness throughout your day.
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Search for resources (e.g. mental health quizzes, worksheets) provided by a licensed professionals to help with identifying your current state and needs.
LEARN:
How To:
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Be specific about which thoughts, feelings, or behaviours you want to address and keep those in mind as you learn.-
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Keep your search specific to one topic, concern, or need at a time.
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Journal, or keep notes to improve memory, and encourage mindfulness.
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Journal things that resonate with you from your research, or that you think might be helpful to you.
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Look for evidence-based therapeutic resources, such as educational books or online articles to learn more about your mental-health needs.
Free Resources:
The Science of Happy:
IDENTIFY:
Strengths & Values
How To:
-Circle one sheet yourself, and ask a trusted friend or family member to do it for you as well
-Write down your strengths and build on them further.
Thoughts & Behaviours:
SET GOALS & INCORPORTATE
How To:
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Cut goals into smaller steps -follow the S.M.A.R.T method
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Focus on actions you can control not just the end results. (Make progress goals, rather than just outcome goals).
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Be Flexible and Adjust Goals as Necessary
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Visualize Success and Use Positive Self-Talk
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Celebrate Milestones and Successes (the science of motivation tells you this is important)
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Use apps, journals, or other tools to help set goals into action.
Disclaimer and Copywrite:
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