WELLBEING
The Covid-19 pandemic has created an uncertainty that we have never seen before. In fact unlike floods, fire or cyclones we are not able to physically see this disaster.
What is Resilience?
Resilience doesn’t mean you need to toughen up or ‘get over it’ more accurately it is the ability to recover from hard times. Just like any other skill it is process that you can learn and with practice you will be able to feel more confident in coping when things are challenging, learn from these experiences and recover (ReachOut, 2020; Bradley, 2017).
STOPP Model
The STOPP model is an easy technique you can use in a variety of situations (Ciarrochi & Bailey, 2008). Practice this in a number of low stress situations such as being stuck on what assignment to study, a disagreement with your sibling or when you are unsure on what to do at home. With practice if you do feel overcome with stress then using the technique will be familiar and you will be able to see the next step to take.
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What is Wellbeing?
Wellbeing is when you feel happy, healthy and comfortable with your life. Improving your wellbeing comes from using different coping strategies to address different needs in your life (ReachOut, 2020).
Wellbeing Wheel
The Wheel of Wellbeing (2008), is divided into six areas of well-being: body, mind, spirit, people, place and planet. Using this wheel as a way to address each aspect of your life can help you to increase your wellbeing and give you a way to notice any gaps.
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