Professional Skills: Personal Resilience

Overview

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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.

Syllabus

Forming better self-talk habits

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.

Putting mindfulness into action

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.

Achieving autonomy in the workplace

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.

Course conclusion

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.