Small steps you can take to help get you through the day. Submit your own mindstep image or suggestion to walkalong@cheos.ubc.ca
Mind Steps
If you don’t know what you need out of your relationships then you can’t expect others to know.
First, know what you want. Write down a list
Don't...
Communication is key to human relations, however, it’s something that requires work and developing specific skills.
Learn to say what you mean
Use "...
Worrying, stressing and going nuts over small things — especially when they are out of your control — does not help your ease your stress.
Pick your...
Make your desk conductive for your work.
Have an organizing system
Put up personal photographs, plants and/or things that make you smile
Remove all...
Cultivate a genuine friendship with a colleague or class mate and be their mentor.
Helping someone else with their problems gives you new insight...
Try time blocking: reserving a segment in your calendar for a certain task.
When you define a task for a certain time, you can expect it and...
Try to do something, no matter how insignificant, everyday that will help you get you closer to your goals.
Write one sentence. Do one pushup. Etc...
If you go to bed with a million things on your mind, they may subconsciously stay with you while you sleep, reducing your sleep quality.
Avoid...
Skipping lunch can cause emotional symptoms like irritability, frustration, decreased patience and feeling emotionally drained
You can also...
Have a to-do list on hand with the tasks you need to complete.
Prioritize your list. Put the most important item at the top
Check off items you...
If an issue arises, ask yourself if you have been in a similar situation before.
Ask yourself, ‘how did I deal with this before?’
If what you did...
If you have a list of things to do, do the one you least want to do first.
Once you get it out of the way, the rest of the tasks will seem easier to...