Small steps you can take to help get you through the day. Submit your own mindstep image or suggestion to walkalong@cheos.ubc.ca

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Learn to Talk it Out Effectively

Communication is key to human relations, however, it’s something that requires work and developing specific skills. Learn to say what you mean Use "...
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Don't Sweat the Small Stuff

Worrying, stressing and going nuts over small things — especially when they are out of your control — does not help your ease your stress. Pick your...
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Declutter and Personalize

Make your desk conductive for your work.  Have an organizing system Put up personal photographs, plants and/or things that make you smile Remove all...
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Be a Mentor

Cultivate a genuine friendship with a colleague or class mate and be their mentor. Helping someone else with their problems gives you new insight...
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Time Block

Try time blocking: reserving a segment in your calendar for a certain task. When you define a task for a certain time, you can expect it and...
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Make Everyday a Non-Zero Day

Try to do something, no matter how insignificant, everyday that will help you get you closer to your goals. Write one sentence. Do one pushup. Etc...
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Go to Sleep with a Clear Mind

If you go to bed with a million things on your mind, they may subconsciously stay with you while you sleep, reducing your sleep quality.  Avoid...
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Don't Skip Lunch

Skipping lunch can cause emotional symptoms like irritability, frustration, decreased patience and feeling emotionally drained You can also...
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Have a To-Do List

Have a to-do list on hand with the tasks you need to complete.  Prioritize your list. Put the most important item at the top Check off items you...
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Look Back on Past Issues

If an issue arises, ask yourself if you have been in a similar situation before. Ask yourself, ‘how did I deal with this before?’ If what you did...
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Do The Worst Thing First

If you have a list of things to do, do the one you least want to do first. Once you get it out of the way, the rest of the tasks will seem easier to...
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Keep a "Negative Thought Log"

Whenever you experience a negative thought, jot down the thought and what triggered it in a notebook or in the LifeChart Review the log when you’re...