Tag: Resilience
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Filtering: Why We Focus on the Negative
Uncover why we focus on negative thoughts and its impact on our mind and body. Learn to break the cycle of negative thinking.
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Practicing Stoicism in Daily Life
“Stoicism isn’t about suppressing emotions—it’s about mastering them. Learn practical ways to apply Stoic wisdom in daily life for resilience, clarity, and peace.”
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ER Kit: Planning for Distress
Strong emotions can feel overwhelming, but preparing an emotional emergency kit can help you stay grounded during stressful times. In this article, Dr. Christine E. Dickson shares practical tips for creating a personalized kit—filled with comfort items, grounding tools, coping strategies, and emergency contacts—to support your mental health when life feels unpredictable.
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Pushing Away: A Distress Tolerance Tool
Emotions can’t always be controlled, but they can be managed with the right tools. The DBT skill “Pushing Away” helps create distance from overwhelming feelings so you can respond more calmly. In this article, Dr. Christine E. Dickson explains how to use this distress tolerance technique to pause, regroup, and approach emotions with greater clarity.
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Embrace Being an Outsider
Feeling like an outsider doesn’t have to be negative—it can actually be a strength. In this article, Dr. Christine E. Dickson explores five powerful benefits of being on the outside looking in, including fresh perspective, freedom, objectivity, versatility, and resilience. Learn how to embrace your uniqueness and turn it into an advantage.
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A Cloud Never Dies
Thích Nhất Hạnh reminds us that fear of death comes from the illusion of birth and annihilation. In Fear: Essential Wisdom for Getting Through the Storm, he teaches that there is no true beginning or end—only continuation. In this article, Dr. Christine E. Dickson reflects on Hanh’s wisdom and shares how meditating on non-being can…
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How to Manage Complex PTSD
Complex PTSD (C-PTSD) can leave survivors feeling trapped in cycles of pain, but healing is possible. Drawing on insights from Bessel van der Kolk, author of The Body Keeps the Score, Dr. Christine E. Dickson shares strategies for recovery—including mindfulness, exercise, social support, creativity, and trauma-focused therapy—to help you reclaim your life.
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Analyzing Yourself on the Middle Path
The middle path is a mindfulness-based approach that replaces black-and-white thinking with balance and flexibility. As Dr. Christine E. Dickson explains, instead of swinging to extremes, we can consider multiple perspectives, weigh options, and use coping skills to both feel and manage emotions. Practicing mindful awareness helps us notice when we’re drifting to an extreme…
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Overcoming the Impostor Syndrome
Imposter syndrome is a common but painful experience marked by self-doubt, perfectionism, and the fear of being exposed as a fraud. Even highly accomplished people often struggle silently with these feelings. As Dr. Christine E. Dickson explains, imposter syndrome creates a cycle of anxiety, negative self-talk, and discounting achievements—but it is possible to break free.…
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4 Ways to Cope with Panic Attacks
Panic attacks can feel overwhelming, but resisting or fighting the symptoms often makes them worse. As Dr. Christine E. Dickson explains, the key is to face the sensations with compassion, accept what your body is doing, and allow the wave of panic to rise and fall naturally. With grounding strategies such as calming breath, mindful…