ENCOURAGEMENT

Everyone needs encouragement and guidance once in a while. On those days when you can't access coaching or other assistance, use the resources provided on this page to ground yourself with positive input.

BE STILL

AFFIRMATION

Research shows that positive affirmations create new thought patterns in the brain, leading to positive actions and enhanced ability to form desired habits. As you watch the affirmation video above, read along with the words on screen. Speak the words aloud for greater impact if you're comfortable doing so.

SUGGESTED READING

The Noticer: Sometimes, all a person needs is a little perspective

by Andy Andrews

The Gifts of Imperfection: Let go of who you

think you're supposed to be and

embrace who you are

by Brene Brown

It's all the same to me: a torah guide

to inner peace and love of life

by Moshe Gerscht

The Air I Breathe

by Louie Giglio

The Creative Act

by Rick Rubin

SOUND BYTE

PERSPECTIVE

Video of sky, mountains, aurora... something like that that provides a series of questions a person can ask to calm themselves. First encourage recognition of stress in the body. Then release the tension as you answer these questions.

Stress levels can often be reduced when we get still enough to look objectively at the things we worry about. This video contains questions you can ask yourself to help put the things you're worried about into proper perspective.