FIVE TO THRIVE

#38 FIVE TO THRIVE ON SLEEP TIME

In this episode, Dr. Heap discusses strategies and actions you can take to get better sleep.  Here is a link to vagus activating ideas [https://sass.uottawa.ca/sites/sass.uottawa.ca/files/how_to_stimulate_your_vagus_nerve_for_better_mental_health_1.pdf] that can help you power down and drift off as part of your nightly routine.

#37 FIVE TO THRIVE ON PLAY TIME AND GETTING OUT OF THE BOX

Creative thinking is important for resilience and problem solving.  You can increase your creativity by doing the nine exercises Dr. Heap lists, including how to make boring activities funny! Time spent "creating" is considered "play time" on the healthy mind platter and is a need of the mind on a daily basis. Check out the VIA to see where the strength of creativity [https://www.viacharacter.org/survey/account/register?gclid=Cj0KCQjwuLShBhC_ARIsAFod4fL_MufjEEMqPpnHuiqA5p8J77RveFw-HDw7zGhRAekX2yCxIjEXtPIaAj3bEALw_wcB ] currently lies in your strength list. And check out the incomplete figure exercise here.. [https://www.google.com/search?q=incomplete+figure+test+pdf&tbm=isch&source=univ&fir=KYFhM9iDhRUUJM%252CrZJeqxDdvpxceM%252C_%253BcgLcIKi_bShqtM%252CvoIN0sL5E8RjbM%252C_%253BSLWemrNyK9xPgM%252C6jJfHSXaAjqTzM%252C_%253Bh82WVWU9NNdBcM%252CKqa1pw1eUNvDhM%252C_%253BUZGQOC3aCPflhM%252C6jJfHSXaAjqTzM%252C_%253BO1Kudy01O1WCRM%252CNskIFaf4vUQlYM%252C_%253BGKJ2NROnXKogmM%252CNmVYnQZ1LMBFTM%252C_%253B9KpOmbjTwsXBJM%252CPpzfE1TwfO7IkM%252C_%253BMfv3WWahp8oGyM%252CSQn0VKK_uemnCM%252C_%253B2N_qgGv54nu63M%252CPpzfE1TwfO7IkM%252C_&usg=AI4_-kSFj0B9DxBEko8564v1uJ33QMwNgw&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwj2qYLNmZP-AhV8nWoFHa4PDwMQ7Al6BAgQEDs&biw=1209&bih=563&dpr=1.5] And finally, come up with your own memes to boost creativity and have a little laugh by looking at some of these meme prompts here. [https://www.pinterest.com/Jack_7/writing-prompts-and-memes/ ]

#33 FIVE TO THRIVE ON USING SENSES TO SHIFT TO A HELPFUL STATE OF MIND

Step on of the SIFT it to shift it process that helps you change your state of mind when you need to is changing the physical state you are in.  This goes far beyond the idea of "take some deep breaths".  Let Dr. Heap walk you through this effective and efficient way to manage your emotions and take charge of your life!

#32 FIVE TO THRIVE ON HOW TO LOSEN THE GRIP OF A STRESSED OUT STATE OF MIND

Practice and information can turn something that is challenging into a new habit! In this episode, Dr. Heap begins a series on how to use the mental strengthening exercise of SIFTing to shift from an unhelpful/unproductive distressed state to a helpful/productive positive one--beginning with how to step back and defuse when a state of mind sweeps you away or when you are really stuck. If you want to watch the overview content on mental strength, check out the basic video recording on YouTube here. [https://youtu.be/gDtZSxIRtas]

#31 FIVE TO THRIVE ON HOW TO USE SIFTING

In this episode, Dr. Heap discusses the different ways you can use SIFTing to your advantage. You will want to visit Dr. Daniel Siegel's website and check out his "Consolidated Wheel of Awareness" [https://drdansiegel.com/wheel-of-awareness/] to walk through sifting one of your strength-based states.