The Stories We Tell Ourselves

We all have thoughts throughout the day (about 70,000 to be precise). Some of these thoughts are positive. Some are negative. These thoughts become stories which truly impact our reactions to every day stressors. In this episode of the Grow Further podcast, the hosts dive into an essential ingredient of resilience: self-awareness. They emphasize that resilience isn't just about maintaining a positive attitude but rather having productive and helpful thoughts when facing setbacks. 

 

Also in this episode:

-What is self-awareness?

-How self-awareness can help us decipher the narratives we create in our heads

-Self-awareness drives our ability to show other empathy