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James Fitzgerald, MS, NCC, Psychotherapist
Strengthening Your Conscious Self © 2022
March 24th
Daily Self Care Inspiration to Nurture Self Compassion
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Daily Meditation: Leading with Purpose
Source: Mindfulness Exercises (website)
Science Based Tools for Increasing Happiness – Andrew Huberman
Source: Huberman Lab Podcast # 98
Atlas of Emotion & Emotional Intelligence: Hopelessness
Source: Good Therapy Psychpedia (Website)
Inspirational Quote
“Knowing your life purpose is the first step toward living a truly conscious life. A life purpose provides us with a clear goal, a set finish line that you truly want to reach.”
Simon Foster, What is My Purpose?
Character Strengths: Hope, Optimism
Hope & optimism represent a state of hopefulness and confidence about the future (both short and long term). People with this strength are future oriented. They have a positive vision of what the future holds and maintain confidence that they will get there. They keep a positive attitude despite setbacks – and often find ways to convert what seems like an obstacle into a stepping-stone to achieve their goals.
For individuals, optimism is correlated with success in work and play, mental and physical health, and strong social relationships. Optimistic people are planners and goal setters. Due to their future oriented mindset, they are often hard working, conscientious, and able to overcome obstacles.
On a group level, optimism is crucial to group success. Optimists are strong leaders. They find meaning in hardship and can create a vision for the future. They look at potential obstacles as opportunities, rather than threats. Without hope and optimism, we would not be able to overcome hardships. We would be stuck where we are. Optimists are inspiring; their example is contagious. And, by sharing and achieving their vision – despite setbacks – they help us all achieve more.
Self Care Practice Suggestion:
Make a Move
Ask your body what type of movement it needs today, then spend 15 minutes doing it. Dance to some music, take a walk, practice active stretching, or partake in yoga.
Shaw, Dr. Zoe . A Year of Self-Care: Daily Practices and Inspiration for Caring for Yourself (A Year of Daily Reflections) (p. 60). Rockridge Press. Kindle Edition.
Reflection & Journal Prompts:
What does ‘happiness’ mean to you?
Would you describe yourself as a naturally happy or an unhappy & worried person?
Write about a time when you felt really happy and about a time when you made someone else feel happy.
Fox, Rossi. 365 Journal Writing Ideas: A year of daily journal writing prompts, questions & actions to fill your journal with memories, self-reflection, creativity & direction. . Unknown. Kindle Edition.