Throw Off The Lines - TOTL Podcast
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Throw Off The Lines - TOTL Podcast
EP 31 Hope: 8 Ways to Grow It in Your Life
We discuss Hope on this episode, what it can do for you, 5 areas in your life that can impact you ability to find hope and what that might look like. Then we jump into 8 different ways to support your feelings of hope as well as ways to build on these feelings and help you feel better in your day to day life.
Let’s take a quick look at the 5 areas in your life that can impact your ability to have and find hope .
1. Personal Challenges and Setbacks - Repeated failures or disappointments, Overwhelming difficulties, Lack of progress
2. Internal Factors - Self-doubt and negative thinking, Low self-esteem, Burnout
3. External Factors - Loss and isolation, Victimization, Distractions and comparisons
4. Mental Health - Anxiety and depression, Other mental health issues
5. Lack of a Vision or Purpose - Not having a clear goal, Feeling lost or stuck
8 Ways to build Hope
1. Focus on the Present - Grounding Techniques, Shift Perspective:
2. Set Achievable Goals - Break Down Tasks, Celebrate Small Wins:
3. Connect with Others - Build a Support System, Engage in Social Activities
4. Practice Gratitude - Identify Positive Aspects, Gratitude Journaling
5. Manage Negative Thoughts - Challenge Negative Thinking, Reframe Your Thoughts
6. Seek Professional Help - Mental Health Professionals, Support Groups
7. Find Meaningful Activities - Pursue Hobbies, Engage in Learning
8. Build Resilience - Practice Self-Compassion, Focus on Self-Care
This episode is meant to help you look at what you are feeling, be aware and build a more positive though routine.
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Episodes to listen to following this episode:
TOTL episodes 9 thru 14.