CHAPTER 6: TIPS FOR MENTAL WELL-BEING
The power of the mind
Resilient people have been shown to have good mental health and an internal ‘locus of control’. They believe that events in life (good and bad) are largely caused by controllable factors like attitude, preparation and hard work, and hold themselves accountable for making changes. In this chapter, I provide tips and tools to encourage the development of a positive mental outlook. I also signpost sources of help if you or your team are suffering from poor mental health.
Positive thinking
To act positively, we need to first think that way. Often our ability to be proactive is prohibited by our limiting beliefs – “I can’t…”; “I mustn’t…”; “I should…”.
If the ‘self-talk’ in our head is negative, ...
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