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Where do you feel stuck in life? Why are you stuck? How can you “un-stuck” yourself? -Dr. P
What do you tend to take personally? How do you assess whether it is personal? Do you think your trauma was personal? How does your
Setting boundaries with oneself is good practice in setting boundaries with others. -Dr. P
In the midst of tragedy-trauma, the American Psychological Association suggests the following: talk about it, strive for balance, turn off news & take a break,
Incorporate practicing daily mindfulness. This could be in a form of exercise, taking a walk and paying attention to the nature around you, sipping on
Psychologically, what does your best self look like? How can you be your best self more often? -Dr. P
Identify the problem. Brainstorm your options, keeping self-care in mind. Try out your solutions. Re-visit brainstorm options as needed. -Dr. P
Be mindfully grateful for every detailed aspect of your life (e.g., roof over your head, food on the table, warm water for showers, drinking water,
Be mindful of your initial thoughts of the day when you first get out of bed in the morning and be mindful of the final
When making important decisions or commitments, make sure you are well-grounded and in a positive or neutral state of mind. -Dr. P