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Positivity

Resilience

Balance

Hopeful

Open and Flexible

Empathy

Trust

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Seeking to identify had an impact on me. Reading that allowed me to think about how I can communicate with more purpose. I often talk to fill a void - like if I keep going on and on someone will figure it all out and we can move forward. A strategy that, I think, was born out of fear and is now a habit or pattern. If I take the time to seek to identify, I can build a better communication strategy that can open the door for me to try other ways to solve problems, say no, be open to new ideas, and ask for help.

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My goal is to work on my initiative, as most of my "sometimes" were listed within this category. I want to see growth in communication - being effective, being able to say no, and asking for help. As I look at myself as a friend, partner, parent, colleague, and leader this is where I could bring more into my life and the lives of others. "Clear is kind" - Brene Brown.

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I have good friends that I trust. My role as a caregiver is important. I like to laugh often, express my emotions, seek out new knowledge, and am hopeful about the future.

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I love the quote “Be the change you want to see in the world”

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After reading through the "Building Your Bounce", I like the Solution Circle concept that suggested in the "I am creative" section, which I plan to incorporate as a strategy of expanding my goal of exploring many diff. ways to solve a problem.

Also, paying more attention to my inner voice of the, "I can't" (or I wanna quit/give up) and shifting that language to I can try XYZ that gives a bit more space for options and not feel so limited.

Maybe incorporate a formula type reminder approach, i.e.: Problem - Strengths(resources) / Strategies = Goal(desired outcome)

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Session 1: Goal #1 - Try "many" diff. ways to solve a prob. - JP

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Session 1: Goal #1 - Try "many" diff. ways to solve a prob. - JP

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This one stood out to me mostly because when I come to a problem, I tend to think about solutions and strats, then put into motion the one in my mind I think would be the best approach.

However, I tend to get tunnel vision as I work through the process of breaking out the moving parts. I think this goal will be helpful with practicing diff. strats that will provide a "tangible" list of other options that I can consider if the one I start with may not work out as effectively as originally thought.

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-Good Supportive friends; mentor; I provide support to others; empathetic to others; I trust my close friends.

-My role is important; have personal strengths; I'm creative; strong beliefs.

-a few hobbies; I seek out new understanding; open to different ideas; I laugh often; I'm able to say no.

-I express my emotions; set limits for self; I'm flexable; and can calm myself.

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Practice what you preach

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I communicate effectively with those around me (I)

I can calm myself down (SC)

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I have good friends (R)

My role as a caregiver is important (IB)

I laugh often (I)

I am Flexible (SC)

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Putting in writing what hobbies I want to engage in more.

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Internal Beliefs

I have strong beliefs.

My role as a caregiver is important.

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Engage in hobbies more.

Learn to say "no" (or, "can I get back to you on that?").

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To create a Relationship Quilt and share the words with special people in my life

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Acknowledge and support the positive people that surrounds me to help create a safety net for myself

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I provide support to others

I am hopeful about the future

I have a hobby that I engage in

I set limits for myself

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Be intentional about seeking out something that brings me joy each day and getting a good belly laugh at least once a day.

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I laugh often

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I am hopeful about the future.

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Seek to identify.

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To communicate effectively with those around me.

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I have good friends who support me.

I have a mentor or someone who shows me the way.

I am empathetic.

I trust my close friends.

I have strong beliefs.

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Hobby - (Identify my passion):

Supporting nutrition, education, health and water initiatives for children internationally brings me great joy. I plan to be more intentional with opportunities/activities surrounding advocacy, networking and collaborating, which will also help with goals of finding a mentor and laughing more.

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Have a mentor.

New hobby.

Laugh more.

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I am open to new ideas.

I express my emotions.

I am empathetic to others.

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Communicating Using "I" Messages

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I communicate effectively with those around me.

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I will use the "Before I say what I think, THINK!" strategy from the Building Your Bounce book.

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I will learn to set boundaries with my time and say "no" or "not now" when I don't have the time OR when I simply don't want to do something. I want to start implementing these boundaries on a personal level first and then find ways to protect my time professionally.

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I have a hobby that I engage in.

I seek out new knowledge.

I can ask for help.

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-Delegate tasks to other staff members/employees

-Ask for help when needed

-Refer people back to their manager

-Think more about what is on my caseload before offering to help

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(Goal): I am able to say no.

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I communicate effectively with those around me.

I have good friends who support me.

I have personal strengths.

I trust my close friends.

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Use "Let me think about it"

Refer to Building Your Bounce when working with families

Recognize DARS attributes in others - use the assessment in my work to foster resiliency

Practice positive self-talk

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Goals (need work in internal beliefs & self-control):

Self-encouragement. Stop assuming the worst about a situation.

Allow for more time and space in my work.

Use "Let me think about it" before overcommitting myself. Be willing to ask for help when needed.

Self-control when voicing an opinion

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Strengths:

Positive Support Systems

Mentors I can learn from/lean on

Knowledge of helpful resources

Support inside and outside the home

Involved in my community

Empathetic & willing to help others

Action taker

Love planning and having a strategy

Feel best when I am a part of something and can include others (working in a group)

Make time for myself when possible - reading, walking, working out, being outside, gardening, music, family time,

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Montalvo

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We have bi- monthly meetings, we discuss matters that concern us, and most times I do the majority of the talking and not enough listening. We are going to make a change.

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My goal is to do more listening than too much talking.

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Got some work to do.

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I’m going to give strategy 4 a try: Breaking it Down. Sometimes, it’s challenging to prioritize which task needs to be completed when several of them have similar timelines. Do I breakdown only one and then follow through 1 task at a time? Or, breakdown all of the tasks in the same timeframe & work through each steps from different tasks?

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My Goals are mostly in Initiative.

Communicate effectively.

Try many different ways to solve problems.

Be open to new ideas.

Be able to say no/not yet.

Ask for help.

I’m going to try many different ways to solve problems as my DARS Goal.

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I will discuss with spouse times I can safely take for myself and spend that time riding horses or visiting the grandchildren.

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Between work and home I am always in a role of caregiver. I have lost myself in that role. I need to get back to my hobby of horses and spending time with my grandchildren so that is why I have two goal categories.

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I have found that I have strengths in internal believes and initiative.

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My strengths are in many of the protective factors, especially in Relationships, Internal Beliefs, and Self Control. In Initiative, I’m strong with having a hobby if one considers watching comedies or hanging out with loved ones as hobbies. I also enjoy playing my guitar & ukulele and singing, scrapbooking, and writing in my journal.

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Definitely have some work to do!

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Make a list of things I would like help with. Think about who in my life would be good at helping with each of those items. Reach out to each of those individuals and ask them if they can help me with a specific task.

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Asking for help

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I have worked with this awesome tool for the past year. I love the fact that my strengths have increased!😄 I do have the Initiative area to work on as a goal. 

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I have supportive friends

I support others

I’m empathetic

I trust my close friends

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Google giggling babies!

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Laugh more

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I am very organized

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After you have completed the DARS, please use this space to share some of what you have discovered! Please share your STRENGTHS, GOALS, and possible STRATEGIES. We are excited to see what you have to say. Photos are welcomed!! We can also use this space to "like" and "comment" on posts from fellow leaders.

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Click on the plus sign in the appropriate column (strengths, goals, strategies). Put your name as the "Subject" and then type your entry into the message space. Be sure to click the "Publish" button! Want to upload a photo? Click on the first icon under the "Subject" section to do so.