Jump Back July Calendar

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I actually got 2/3 of the way through July before remembering the monthly calendar.  Is this pandemic brain fog, or what?  Anyway, this Jump Back July Calendar from the Action for Happiness folks is focused on how we can be more resilient in challenging times.  It's too late for me to do one a day, but I can share each one here for us to read through and apply to our lives as needed.  Try any or all of these every day.

July 1
~ Be willing to ask for help when you need it today (and always).
July 2
~ Make a list of things that you're looking forward to.
July 3
~ Adopt a growth mindset.  Change "I can't into "I can't ... yet."
July 4
~ Find an action you can take to overcome a problem or worry.
July 5
~ Avoid saying "must" or "should" to yourself today.
July 6
~ Put a problem in perspective and see the bigger picture.
July 7
~ Shift your mood by doing something you really enjoy.
July 8
~ Get the basics right:  eat well, exercise, and go to bed on time.
July 9
~ Help someone in need and notice how that gives you a boost, too.
July 10
~ Don't be so hard on yourself.  It's okay not to be okay.
July 11
~ Reach out to someone you trust and share your feelings with them.
July 12
~ When things go wrong, be compassionate to yourself.
July 13
~ Challenge negative thoughts.  Find an alternative interpretation.
July 14
~ Set yourself an achievable goal, and make it happen.
July 15
~ Go for a walk to clear your head when you feel overwhelmed.
July 16
~ When things get tough, say to yourself "this too shall pass."
July 17
~ Write your worries down, and save them for a specific "worry time."
July 18
~ Let go of the small stuff, and focus on the things that matter.
July 19
~ Notice something positive to come out of a difficult situation.
July 20
~ Ask yourself:  What's the best thing that can happen?
July 21
~ If you can't change it, change the way you think about it.
July 22
~ Make a list of three things that you can feel hopeful about.
July 23
~ Remember that all feelings and situations pass in time.
July 24
~ Choose to see something good about what has gone wrong.
July 25
~ Notice when you are feeling judgmental, and be kind instead.
July 26
~ Get back in touch with a supportive friend, and have a chat.
July 27
~ Write down three things you're grateful for (even if today was hard).
July 28
~ Catch yourself over-reacting, and take a deep breath.
July 29
~ Think about what you can learn from a recent challenge.
July 30
~ Ask for help from a loved one or colleague.  Be specific.
July 31
~ Remember that you are not alone.  We all struggle at times.