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Professional Skills: Personal Resilience

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Professional Skills: Personal Resilience

This course is part of Professional Skills: Emotional Intelligence and Resilience Specialization

Instructor: Tyler Galarneau

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

3 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

3 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Form better self-talk habits to promote positive thinking.
Implement mindfulness techniques to improve focus and well-being.
Achieve greater autonomy and control in your workplace.

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This course is part of the Professional Skills: Emotional Intelligence and Resilience Specialization

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There are 4 modules in this course

Discover how to turn challenges into growth opportunities through the power of optimism, mindfulness, and positive self-talk.

A positive mindset isn’t about ignoring challenges — it’s about equipping yourself to thrive despite them. Positive Thinking and Thriving, led by Dr. Shari Collins from the ASU School of Humanities, explores the science and strategy behind positivity, mindfulness, and emotional resilience. Learn how to shift your self-talk, build constructive habits, and cultivate autonomy in your personal and professional life. Through a blend of psychological insights and practical tools, this course empowers you to flourish even in uncertain environments — focusing on self-awareness, realistic optimism, and meaningful action.

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This module will guide you through understanding the origins and impact of your self-talk patterns. You will explore various resources and techniques to identify negative self-talk and learn how to transform it into more constructive and positive internal dialogues. By the end of this module, you will have practical strategies to build healthier self-talk habits, fostering a more positive mindset and enhancing your overall well-being.

What's included

1 assignment7 plugins

1 assignmentTotal 10 minutes

Quiz: Forming better self-talk habits10 minutes

7 pluginsTotal 49 minutes

Forming better self-talk habits: Causes and resources3 minutes
Forming better self-talk habits: Improving self-talk habits10 minutes
Practice the solution: Building habits of constructive self-talk10 minutes
Job aid: Shifting negative self-talk to positive thinking3 minutes
Reflect on the solution: Forming better self-talk habits10 minutes
Forming better self-talk habits: Key takeaways3 minutes
Apply the solution: Challenge your negative self-talk10 minutes

In this module, you will delve into the practice of mindfulness and its benefits for enhancing focus and well-being. You will learn about the underlying principles of mindfulness, explore various techniques for practicing it, and discover how to integrate these practices into your daily life. This module aims to equip you with actionable mindfulness strategies to reduce stress, improve emotional regulation, and cultivate a greater sense of presence.

What's included

1 assignment7 plugins

1 assignmentTotal 8 minutes

Quiz: Putting mindfulness into action8 minutes

7 pluginsTotal 47 minutes

Putting mindfulness into action: Causes and resources4 minutes
Putting mindfulness into action: Practicing mindfulness7 minutes
Practice the solution: Practicing mindfulness10 minutes
Job aid: The INHALE method3 minutes
Reflect on the solution: Putting mindfulness into action10 minutes
Putting mindfulness into action: Key takeaways3 minutes
Apply the solution: The INHALE Method10 minutes

This module focuses on empowering you to achieve greater autonomy and control in your professional life. You will examine the factors that influence workplace autonomy, learn strategies to advocate for your needs, and discover how to proactively shape your work environment. By the end of this module, you will have a clearer understanding of how to foster a sense of independence and ownership in your role, leading to increased job satisfaction and productivity.

What's included

1 assignment7 plugins

1 assignmentTotal 6 minutes

Quiz: Achieving autonomy in the workplace6 minutes

7 pluginsTotal 50 minutes

Achieving autonomy in the workplace: Causes and resources6 minutes
Achieving autonomy in the workplace: Bringing autonomy to your work8 minutes
Practice the solution: Autonomy in the workplace10 minutes
Job aid: Autonomy in your work environment3 minutes
Reflect on the solution: Achieving autonomy in the workplace10 minutes
Achieving autonomy in the workplace: Key takeaways3 minutes
Apply the solution: Increase autonomy in your workplace10 minutes

This concluding module provides an opportunity to provide feedback on your experience, which is invaluable for improving future courses. Additionally, this module acknowledges your completion of the course and celebrates your achievements in cultivating positive thinking and thriving.