You've Got This: Overcoming Adversity
A program to help you overcome adversity using a six-step guide, focusing on mental and emotional resilience during challenging times. Based on the Thrive Forever Fit podcast episode.
Program Modules
Understanding Adversity
A module that defines adversity and its impact, focusing on the current state of challenges. Listen to the Thrive Forever Fit podcast episode for context.
Acknowledge Current Situation
DailyAcknowledge that the current situation is more than you expected, but not more than you can handle. Daily reflection to manage stress levels. Consider using implementation intentions: 'If I feel overwhelmed, then I will take 5 deep breaths.'
โThis is not more than you can handle, it's simply more than you expected.โ
Foundational Five Inventory
Take an objective inventory of your fitness, food, family, finances, and faith. Weekly assessment for self-monitoring. Listen to the Thrive Forever Fit podcast episode for context.
Assess Fitness Level
WeeklyEvaluate your current fitness level honestly and without judgement. Consider habit stacking: After brushing my teeth (existing habit), I will do 10 squats (new habit).
Review Nutrition Habits
WeeklyAnalyze your current nutrition habits honestly and without judgement. Make it easy: keep healthy snacks visible and readily available.
Evaluate Family Relationships
WeeklyAssess the state of your family relationships honestly and without judgement.
Analyze Financial Situation
WeeklyReview your current financial situation honestly and without judgement. This Savings Rate Metric will trigger loss aversion in the user if target is missed.
Reflect on Faith/Beliefs
WeeklyReflect on your current faith or belief system honestly and without judgement. Incorporate evidence-based techniques for stress management and emotional regulation, beyond simple reflection. (ex. Breathwork exercises)
Make Your Declaration
Declare what you will be, do, and have as you move through this transformation. Align the timing: Foundational Five (Module 2 - weekly) declaration created monthly (Module 3) for better reinforcement. Listen to the Thrive Forever Fit podcast episode for context.
Create Declaration Statement
MonthlyWrite down your declaration for each of the foundational five. Make it public. This can be framed as a gain.
Set Clear Intentions
Write down and set a clear intention on why this transformation is important to you. Listen to the Thrive Forever Fit podcast episode for context.
Define Your 'Why'
MonthlyClarify why you must take action and achieve your desired outcomes. This is a commitment device to help users stick to their goals.
Create Power Action List
For each of your foundational five, declare one power action that you will do for the next 30 days. Action point allocation can be seen as a gain. Listen to the Thrive Forever Fit podcast episode for context.
Develop Action Plan
MonthlyCreate a list of specific and definable actions that create positive momentum.
Rally The Team
Call in your foxhole friends (trusted support system) to support you and hold you accountable. Provide more details regarding best practices for participants in giving and receiving accountability. Consider incorporating more active forms of social influence, such as reciprocal accountability or group challenges, to further enhance engagement and motivation. Listen to the Thrive Forever Fit podcast episode for context.
Contact Foxhole Friends
WeeklyShare your declarations and intentions with your trusted support system.
Join Wellness Lab Launch Pad
DailyJoin the free Facebook group for additional support, accountability, and connection. Provide link to sign up, maybe a QR code. This action could include reciprocal accountability.
What You'll Accomplish
- Understand the nature of adversity and its impact.
- Objectively assess your current situation using the Foundational Five.
- Create a powerful declaration to guide your transformation.
- Set clear intentions to drive action and achieve desired outcomes.
- Develop a Power Action List to create positive momentum.
- Rally your support system for accountability and encouragement.
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