My values are very important to me and drive my behavior. When I don’t know how to respond to a thought or emotion, I consider all of the possibilities and choose the one that best aligns with my values. What do you value?

Consider this your field training manual. This video sets out some ground rules and expectations for you in this course.

This course will provide Content (lessons based on science and research), coaching (tactics and tools that you can use in your life), and community (whether you are ready to talk about this with your peers or just join some social media groups, it is awesome to feel like the part of something!)

It’s time to build a life that you are in control of. You’ve been responsible for everyone else’s safety and health for long enough - it’s time to take care of you!

Any good journey begins with a plan. Why are YOU here? What do you want out of life and WHY do you want that? Get curious!

A - Acknowledge

C - Clarify

T - Transition

Here is a really cool trick to take your thoughts and move them into a more powerful or useful framework.

This is another technique used to move your goals away from Behavior based and into Emotion based. Research proves that negative feelings will keep you away from doing things (like going to the gym) while positive feelings will move you towards a behavior.

Here is a brief introduction on what sleep does for your brain and body.

My story about sleep… or my lack of sleep

Learn how to be vulnerable, even when you don’t want to share with others. Start with journaling, scheduling time to worry, and responding over reacting.