Jump Back Up July 2021

The Jump Back Up July calendar from the folks at Action for Happiness has daily actions about resilience and understanding how we can build skills that will help us to bounce back.  We can't always predict or control what life throws at us, but we can build a range of skills and nurture our resources to help us respond flexibly, effectively deal with challenges, recover more quickly, and even learn and grow as a result.

July 1 ~ Take a small step to help overcome a problem or worry.

July 2 ~ Adopt a growth mindset.  Change "I can't" into I can't . . . yet."

July 3 ~ Be willing to ask for help when you need it.

July 4 ~ Find something to look forward to today.

July 5 ~ Get the basics right:  eat well, exercise, and go to bed on time.

July 6 ~ Pause, breathe, and feel your feet firmly on the ground.

July 7 ~ Shift your mood by doing something you really enjoy.

July 8 ~ Avoid saying "must" or "should" to yourself today.

July 9 ~ Put a problem in perspective by seeing the bigger picture.

July 10 ~ Reach out to someone you trust and share your feelings with them.

July 11 ~ Look for something positive in a difficult situation.

July 12 ~ Write your worries down and save them for a specific "worry time."

July 13 ~ Challenge negative thoughts.  Find an alternative interpretation.

July 14 ~ Get outside and move to help clear your head.

July 15 ~ Set yourself an achievable goal and take the first step.

July 16 ~ Find fun ways to distract yourself from unhelpful thoughts.

July 17 ~ Use one of your strengths to overcome a challenge today.

July 18 ~ Let go of the small stuff and focus on the things that matter.

July 19 ~ If you can't change it, change the way you think about it.

July 20 ~ When things go wrong, pause and be kind to yourself.

July 21 ~ Identify what helped you get through a tough time in your life.

July 22 ~ Find three things you feel hopeful about and write them down.

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 ~ Catch yourself over-reacting and take a deep breath.

July 27 ~ Write down three things you're grateful for (even if today was hard).

July 28 ~ Think about what you can learn from a recent problem.

July 29 ~ Be a realistic optimist.  Focus on what could go right.

July 30 ~ Reach out to a friend, family member, or colleague for support.

July 31 ~ Remember we all struggle at times; it's part of being human.

I "fell down" on the job of posting the calendar this month, not remembering for almost a whole week.  However, I did finally get it posted today, so smile with me.  I "jumped back up" and got it done, finally!