This week, to attain, maintain or regain my sense of wellbeing… 
…I will give myself the support I need to get through difficult things by practicing the art of seeking help. When I find myself feeling stressed or pressed, I will approach someone either in person, over the phone or in an instant message to let them know what is happening and ask for their help – either support, advice or practical assistance. If they are unavailable, I will go to someone else. This week, when I feel something distressing, I will name the feeling and request assistance with it. So this week, I will practice saying things like “I am feeling stressed out right now, can you help me through it?” and “I’ m feeling upset about something, can you talk to me about it?” and “I’ m feeling worried right now, can you help distract me?” In this way, I will get skilled at seeking support when I need it and allowing others to help me through. Notice that these small expressions don’ t require the other person to actually solve the problem for you, but to stand beside you through the experience. People are often overwhelmed when they are asked to solve a problem, but they can find it much easier to stand with someone. Their presence and ability to listen is all that is needed. I will practice with everyday situations that don’ t involve a lot of high emotion first. Once I am used to seeking support with everyday things, I will add it to my Personal Coping Kete as a strategy for dealing with distress.
…I will give myself the support I need to get through difficult things by practicing the art of seeking help. When I find myself feeling stressed or pressed, I will approach someone either in person, over the phone or in an instant message to let them know what is happening and ask for their help – either support, advice or practical assistance. If they are unavailable, I will go to someone else. This week, when I feel something distressing, I will name the feeling and request assistance with it. So this week, I will practice saying things like “I am feeling stressed out right now, can you help me through it?” and “I’ m feeling upset about something, can you talk to me about it?” and “I’ m feeling worried right now, can you help distract me?” In this way, I will get skilled at seeking support when I need it and allowing others to help me through. Notice that these small expressions don’ t require the other person to actually solve the problem for you, but to stand beside you through the experience. People are often overwhelmed when they are asked to solve a problem, but they can find it much easier to stand with someone. Their presence and ability to listen is all that is needed. I will practice with everyday situations that don’ t involve a lot of high emotion first. Once I am used to seeking support with everyday things, I will add it to my Personal Coping Kete as a strategy for dealing with distress.
