Month: April 2020

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In this episode, I talked about what are stress & anxiety, why they are not inherently bad, and signs that stress & anxiety have become overboard.

Then I shared 3 tips to manage stress (check-in, implement reliefs, 3 focus blocks), 3 tips to work with anxiety (be aware of the thinking traps, how to challenge irrational thoughts, a 4-step process to deal with catastrophizing), and 1 bonus tip to face uncertainty.

Book Mentioned: The Power of Now

Course Mentioned: Positive Psychology: Resilience Skills on Coursera

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This episode talks about:

How do the 8 elements of resilience relate to covid-19?
Why do some of those elements of resilience also contribute to happiness? How do we cultivate each element of resilience?

8 elements of the resilience model: biology, self-awareness, self-regulation, mental agility, optimism, self-actualization, connection, positive institution.
PERMA model of happiness: positive emotions, engagement, relationship, meaning, accomplishment.

Course: Positive Psychology: Resilience Skills on Coursera

Book: Automic Habits

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5 Powerful Mindsets for Thriving Through Coronavirus

1. Human beings are antifragile.

2. The optimistic mindset.

3. Other people matter.

4. Know your limits.

5. Our identities and preferences are more fluid than we think.

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