Action beyond the psychology classroom

Action beyond the psychology classroom

Anything you are taught is not supposed to only provide you with theoretical knowledge. Beyond the basic theoretical knowledge are skills and tools you can apply daily in your life.

You need an an easy way to apply your education in action even while you are in learning.

Learn to, not only express theory about trauma and healing, but to apply practical tools to improve life outcomes.

Education that you cannot put to use to enhance your wellbeing beyond monetary value might not enhance the quality of your life. It is only a survival action.

Your learning needs to be applied in real life, to help you take action and improve your existence.

Your education needs to equip you with tools and skills that you take, not only to the work place, but also into your own home. To support your day to day life. Your life is lived 24 hours and any experiences you have need to be fulfilling or help you to grow.

Your healing is not only about understanding the theory and management of trauma with eloquence.

Healing is about repeatedly, consistently , intentionally and deliberately applying skills and tools daily to improve your existence.

Healing is recognising your attachment style, or your feelings and behaviours, and how they affect life. Then acquiring necessary tools to heal, even as you read further. It is about being competent at, while learning emotional intelligence, to gradually attach in a healthy way. By regulating your emotions, reframing your thoughts and changing behaviour.

Healing is,

Consciously exploring each day, moment by moment, situation by situation, feeling by feeling, thought by thought. Use these bodily manifestations to make decisions, that can help you to feel safe in your body, and the rest of your physical and social environment.

Consistently following a beneficial and healthy routine to change your present unhealthy habits.

Applying daily psychological compassionate boundaries and exercises just like a parent would do, to protect your inner child.

Detachment - Learning to pause, breath and assess your environment.

To understand why you need to do what you need to do.

To manage and regulate yourself.

To make decisions in your best interest.

To choose what is yours, and what is not.

Letting go - To trust and allow others to do the same for themselves.

Practicing daily spiritual exercises to connect with the essence of who you are.

Adhering to a self-care routine in order to commit to yourself, to trust and believe in yourself. Acting in your best interest helps you to create a safe haven within you.

Adhering to your values and minimising self-betrayal by practising self-compassion and self respect.

Understanding that you are more than just your body, but you are spiritual, social and psychological too.

And to recognise that you are not alone, you exist for self and others. Ask for help.

Help others too.

Create loving boundaries with others for yours and the safety of others.

Be aware of your every step and notice where you are putting your foot. You do that when you go for a walk.

Deliberately change behaviour and evaluate yourself.

Reflect on your choices at the end of each day, to evaluate how well you are managing.

Like work, re-plan according to daily outcomes. Choose differently where necessary, and do not continue with what you know or are used to, just because.

The more you deliberately practice "healing" on a daily basis, the more natural it will come to you. With time, you automatically pause and apply these healing practices or actions. With time, these skills become a way of life, just the same way you apply and become competent at your skills at work.

As you become more loving of you, it is easier for you to say no to any situation that feels "unloving."

The SIFTSEM Journal: The self-healer`s diary to develop emotional awareness and self-management in 90 days. https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09CRNQDML/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_WF1Y45FCQ9KKDDXYVZPN