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    Book References                                                from Presentation on Building Resilience  8/18/15     

8/22/2015

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     Fear Based Reactions                                                                   From Building Resilience Presentation
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     Cognitive Distortions, Stinking Thinking,                                 Irrational vs. Rational Thoughts and Cognitive Self-Assessment
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     Link to Article on Healing Shame 
from Resilience Presentation
http://www.psychsight.com/ar-shame.html
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              Energy Drains Survey                               from the Resilience Presentation on 8/18/15

8/21/2015

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                                       Why Am I Exhausted All The Time?
                                                      
What are your energy drains? To assist you, a list follows that is excerpted from Cheryl Richardson’s book, Take Time for Your Life (Broadway, 1999). Go through this list; it will help you identify specific energy drains, as well as, areas of your life that are especially depleting. Addressing these areas will start you on your way to living a happier, more fulfilling life.
 
                                                    Relationships

___ There are people in my life who continuously drain my energy.

___ I have unreturned phone calls, emails, or letters that need to be handled.

___ I have an unresolved conflict with a family member.

___ I feel a void in my life created by the lack of a romantic partner.

___ There is someone I need to forgive.

___ There is a relationship I need to end.

___ There is a phone call I dread making, and it causes me stress and anxiety.

___ I’m currently involved in a relationship that compromises my values.

___ I miss being a part of a loving and supportive community.

___ Avoiding conflict

___ Too many “should’s”

                                                           Environment

___ My car is in need of cleaning and/or repair.

___ My wardrobe needs updating and /or alterations.

___ I’d like to live in a different geographic location.

___ I have appliances that need repair or upgrading.

___ My home is not decorated in a way that nurtures me.

___ My closets and/or basement are cluttered and need to be cleaned.

___ Repairs need to be done around my home or apartment.

___ My home is cluttered and disorganized. (Piles)

___ I miss having more beauty reflected in my environment.

___ I watch too much television.

___ Complaining about energy drains.

___ Self talk Gremlin
                                                      Mind, Body and Spirit

___ I eat food that’s not good for me.

___ Something about my physical appearance bothers me.

___ It’s been too long since I’ve been to the dentist.

___ I do not get the sleep I need to feel fully rested.

___ I’d like to exercise regularly but never seem to find the time.

___ I have a health concern for which I’ve avoided getting help.

___ I have emotional needs that consistently go unmet.

___ There are books that I’d love to read but never seem to find the time for.
                (stacks next to bed)

___ I lack personal interests that are intellectually stimulating.

___ I do not meditate or have quiet time.

                                                               Work

___ I no longer enjoy my job and have a hard time showing up each day.

___ My work is stressful and leaves me exhausted at the end of the day.

___ My office is disorganized; my desk is a mess; and I have trouble finding what I           need

___ I’m avoiding a confrontation or conflict at work.

___ I tolerate bad behavior from a boss or coworker.

___ I am not computer literate and it gets in the way of my productivity.

___ I lack the proper office equipment that I need to do my job well.

___ My work does not allow me to express my creativity.

___ I know I need to delegate specific tasks but am unable to let go of control.

___ I feel overwhelmed with the amount of information that enters my life in the               form of mail, books, magazines, and e-mails.

___ I keep “to do” lists running in my head.

                                                          Money

___ I have tax returns that are not filed or taxes that are not paid.

___ I pay my bills late.

___ I spend more than I earn.

___ I don’t have a plan for my financial future.

___ My credit rating is not what I’d like it to be.

___ I do not have a regular savings plan.

___ I do not have an adequate amount of savings.

___ I do not have adequate insurance coverage.

___ I have too many debts.

___ I do not have assets.

___ I do not make enough money.

___ I do not have a job.

___ I am dependent on someone else for my money.
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Self-Care Ideas from the Resilience Presentation on 8/18/15

8/19/2015

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Take a Bubble Bath
Eat healthy foods
Go to Counseling
Walk or take a hike
Exercise 7+ hours sleep per night
Paint your nails
Take Vitamins
Watch funny movies
Reading
Listening to music
Meditation
Journal
Talk to friend
Gratitude journaling
Prayer
Goal setting
Drink water
Dance
Go to the Thrift store
Cut or color your hair
Get a Massage
Get a facial
Bake or cook something
Sew, paint, draw 
Go for a drive in the country
Plan a vacation
Play with animals
Volunteer at a local shelter
Go to the local library
Participate in self-help groups


** Please Share your Self-Care Ideas in the comment section below

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