Life happens, and with that comes challenge and change. I’m sharing this head, heart, hand approach in the hope it will help you stay positive, grounded and able to take meaningful action as you negotiate whatever life throws your way.
Head Heart Hand is a Resilient Approach
Head: It’s usual to have ups and downs in our everyday life, and the way we approach these can make a difference to how we feel and how we progress. By noticing what you have to be grateful for, you will feel less stressed and able to move through any bumps along your way. Be open to new ways of doing things, try to look through a different perspective, and seek and enjoy new opportunities. A good way to support yourself as you’re going through change, is to think of the things that are good in your life that haven’t changed, as these can act as anchors during rocky times. Mindfully find gratitude for the things that occur in your everyday, by asking yourself “what am I feeling thankful for today?
Heart: There is tremendous healing power in doing the things you love, loving what you do, and spending time with the people you enjoy being with. Create a list of the things that you really enjoy, and do something from your “joy list” everyday. Hang out with the people who will encourage, support and uplift you. Doing what you love with the people you like being with, will help you to feel grounded and connected. Weaving your true values into your work, and your everyday creates possibility to love what you do.
Hand: Taking action, finding ways to help yourself and others and making a contribution in a way that feels right for you, is a powerful way to foster resilience and fulfillment. Think about what can you put out into the world, however small, a smile, kind words and actions, and how you might best use your strengths, skills and qualities to give to others. This can also be a reminder to allow others to give to you, so that they may benefit in the same way.
Life happens and we often have no control of what it will
bring our way but we do have the choice of how we respond. We can stay
responsible for our feelings, thoughts and actions. Sure you can feel bad and
get down on yourself when things are not going to plan, then it’s all about how
you respond to handle these feelings, – acknowledging
feelings, letting go of what you can’t control, looking for solutions and
options, and taking tiny steps will help you to move forward in a positive way.
Lead with “head, heart, and hand” as you make stepping stones toward the life you want, and where you really want to be.