Mastering Self-Control: Building Resilience in an Overwhelming World
Dr. Chheda – Very often we feel overwhelmed. The world around us, people, society, lots of expectations. You can’t change any of that. What you can change is how you control yourself and the things…
Dr. Chheda – Very often we feel overwhelmed. The world around us, people, society, lots of expectations. You can’t change any of that. What you can change is how you control yourself and the things that you can control. And there’s lots of things you can control, lots of things that kids can control. Some examples of what you can control is: How often do I smile What am I focusing on in this very moment What are my interests How organized can I be Can I do my homework, can I do my chores What coping strategies do I use Am I getting enough sleep Am I eating the right kinds of foods All of these things are completely in your control. So control what you can and then you’ll have more resilience for the things that you can’t. Transcriptions from AI and may not be 100% accurate