2.8 The Right Mindset
Dr Justin Coulson
Co-Host and Parenting Expert on Nine's Parental Guidance | Keynote Speaker | 4 x Best-selling Author | Podcast Host | Founder: Happy Families
The ability to take a lousy situation and shift the way we see it, known as positive reappraisal, has been shown to boost mental health and improve life outcomes. Reframing through noticing positive events, savouring, expressing gratitude, practising mindful awareness, acting in service to others, or finding meaning and purpose all enhance wellbeing and reduce depression. Here’s how to do it:
When something goes wrong, such as a child behaving in a challenging way, a student being obnoxious, or a client, boss, or colleague making life tricky, try to find the good. Derive a life lesson and positive meaning from the situation, find a way to breathe through it, or look for someone you can help.
After a particularly trying situation with one of my children a couple of years ago, I spoke to my wife through tears and said, “Now I know what it’s like for parents who are struggling with this. I feel like I can be so much more compassionate to others. This has been painful, but it’s been so valuable.”
Reframes and other forms of cognitive reappraisal, change our approach to adversity, strengthen us during difficult times, and bolster our resilience.
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2 个月Love these 1-min wellbeing tips! Thank you Dr Coulson. ??