We all infect the people round us with whatever we are feeling – and then those feelings are reflected back. So get out of autopilot and make the flip to optimism, you will get an extra strong dose back. Interested to know more? Watch the video below, already viewed...
We all infect the people round us with whatever we are feeling – and then those feelings are reflected back. So get out of autopilot and make the flip to optimism, you will get an extra strong dose back. Interested to know more? Watch the video below, already viewed...
Yes, no one is indispensable, but we all know people whose presence is sorely missed when they are not around. What is that about? It is all about attitude. There is a familiar statement, ‘What goes around comes around’. The negative emotions we feel can ‘infect’...
It’s been one helluva year, 2020. And so, as it gradually draws to a close, many South Africans will be looking forward to the holiday season. This is typically the time to switch your mind off work, prepare for the festive season, just chill, or hang-out with friends. Typically it is also the time when we spend more money on gifts, parties, spending our bonuses (for those lucky enough to receive such a blessing) on luxury items, or new clothes, or going away on holiday.
This JOKO website is filled with resources and encouraging stories of strength from abused women. Although you may feel very lonely and isolated, you will find that you are not alone if you are able to open up and seek help.
Act to seek out such suffering – it may be hiding in that very women or child in front of you. Fear and pain are hidden within victims of violence. They often tend to remain silent about their shame, pain and fear. They are likely to be all around; in a meeting, queueing in the canteen, or rubbing shoulders in a taxi. So reach out with kindness and love – you may prevent a trauma, even save a life, and help restore hope and belief in life.
When it comes to cultivating resilience, the magic is in the very first step. When cultivating your resilience become aware of your mental and emotional state. Remember that if you get into an anxious, or even angry ‘state’, you can easily go into a downward spiral where the negative feeling gets stronger. That’s called a ‘feedback loop’.
In these challenging times you could be feeling worn-out and experiencing low tolerance. Yes, we have also been warned that we will all be facing unexpected challenges for some time. So how do you navigate these stormy waters?
