The Recommended Way to Use this Section:
ASSESS:
Ask yourself:
-What specific thoughts/feelings am I struggling with?
-How is my current mental/emotional state affecting my daily life?
-What do I want help with? What do I want to change?
-What are my current coping strategies? Do I want to change or add to them?
-What support systems do I have in place?
-What barriers or concerns do I have about seeking help?
Tips
-Ask yourself open-ended questions and write down the answers
-Search for free resources online like mental health quizzes, worksheets, or other resources provided by a licensed therapist or educator to help with identifying your current state and needs.
-Practice self-awareness throughout your day
LEARN:
Be sure to focus your search for knowledge on one topic at a time. Be specific about which thoughts, feelings, or behaviours you want to address and keep those in mind as you learn. Journal, or keep notes to improve memory, and encourage mindfulness.
The Science of Happy:
Tips
-Look for evidence-based therapeutic resources, such as educational books or online articles to learn more about your mental-health needs
-Keep your search specific
-Journal things that resonate with you, or that you think might be helpful to you
IDENTIFY:
Strengths & Values
Tips
-Ask a trusted other in your life to help you identify your strengths and values
-Think or write down evidence from your life experiences that show these strengths and values in action
SET GOALS & INCORPORTATE
Tips & Tricks:
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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.
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