Emotional health is particularly important in times of stress, when people may perceive themselves or their friends or colleagues as failing to cope, and when our emotions are being targeted by malicious tools and methods.
Resources providing an overall introduction to emotional health:
(List pending)
7.1 The benefits of a growth mindset
“Mindset by Carol Dweck” by Lozeron Academy
“The power of believing that you can improve” by Carol Dweck
“Mindset is more important than strategy” by Preston Pugmire
7.2 The strengths and weaknesses of positive thinking
7.3 Mindfulness
Introductions to mindfulness
A two-minute introduction to mindfulness by Jon Kabat Zinn
7.4 Playfulness and recreation
7.5 Not being slaves to inner anxieties and other “demons”
“How to stop screwing yourself over” by Mel Robbins
“Self Worth Theory: The Key to Understanding & Overcoming Procrastination” by Nic Voge
7.6 Transcending failure
7.6.1 Handling fear of failure
“The power of vulnerability” by Brené Brown
7.6.2 Dealing with underperformance in oneself and others
7.6.3 Failing forward and failing fast
“The Secret to Success is Failure” by Lifehack
7.7 Social dimensions of emotional health
7.7.1 Social skills and perceptiveness
7.7.2 Links between emotional health and social circumstances
“We’re wired for conformity. That’s why we have to practice dissent” by Todd Rose
7.8 Understanding, supporting, and valuing diversity
7.9 Managing stress
“What is Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for adolescents?” by Esme Shaller
7.10 Links between emotional health and physical health
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