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Ways to Thrive

08 Nov Ways to Thrive

Posted at 02:40h in ACT, Mindfulness, Therapy, Wellbeing by
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Improving client well being is the ultimate goal of any psychologist. When working with clients we are always striving to assist clients to improve their mental and physical health, achieve goals and live meaningful and satisfying lives.

This week is Psychology Week and as a part of this the Australian Psychological Society has launched the Compass for Life campaign, in collaboration with the Centre for Positive Psychology, University of Melbourne, to help Australians build their strengths, improve their well being and  achieve greater life satisfaction by sharing Ways to Thrive, distilled from psychology research.

See the 5 tips below to help you thrive in your life:

  1. Nurture Positive Emotions
    Create more moments of heartfelt positivity in your day – spend time in nature, find a reason to laugh, go for a walk, share time with a friend, or do other simple things that you enjoy.
  2. Build Engagement
    Use your strengths – things that you’re good at and enjoy doing – to help you feel more confident, energized and engaged.
  3. Invest in Relationships
    Make the time to genuinely connect with other people – express gratitude, show kindness, actively listen, and show a genuine interest in their life. Disconnect from technology and connect in person.
  4. Cultivate Meaning
    Understand that what you do each day can have a positive impact on others. Connect with your values, and let them be your guiding compass.
  5. Grow Accomplishments
    Embrace a learning mindset. Set specific achievable goals, track your progress, and celebrate successes.

If you’re not sure where to start, consider engaging a psychologist. The psychologists at Prosper Health Collective are trained in ways to help people thrive in their lives. There is one treatment approach in particular that specifically helps people to live the rich meaningful life that they imagine. This approach is known as ACT (pronounced as the word act). ACT is a wonderful evidence based treatment that helps people to live their lives guided by their values (that is the things that matter to them). When we are living a life guided by our values we are much more likely to thrive and have that sense of well being we are all looking for. So what are you waiting for?

Kellie Cassidy
kellie@prosperhealthcollective.com.au

Dr. Kellie Cassidy is an experienced Clinical Psychologist who works with children, adolescents and adults on a wide range of presenting problems. Kellie strives to assist her clients to improve their wellbeing and reach their goals through evidence based and clinically proven therapies.