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Knowing Ourselves

Find your balance and boost your well-being by understanding your narrative.

  • The Story I’m Telling Myself

    We are often too hard on ourselves if we mess up, feel like we're not good enough, or have trouble at work or home. When this happens, follow these steps to calm your mind.

    • Step 1: Stop and complete this sentence: “The story I am telling myself is…”
    • Step 2: Reflect on if this story is accurate and true, or ask a trusted coworker or friend to weigh in.

    Tips for being kinder to yourself:

    • Remember that everyone makes mistakes
    • Keep in mind the things you do well
    • Be gentle with yourself
    • If you wouldn’t say it to a stranger, don’t say it to yourself

  • Understanding My Reactions

    Subjects and ideas that challenge our comfort zones can provoke strong emotions. Encountering these feelings offers a chance to delve into the discomfort and gain deeper self-awareness.  

    1. Be aware and observe how you feel.
    2. Identify the feeling (for example: anger, sadness, frustration, anxiety, fear).
    3. Try to understand the underlying reason behind your feelings.
    4. Take a pause before responding, if needed.

    Be alert to recurring patterns or themes that cause discomfort. It may be beneficial to learn about Emotional Intelligence and how self-awareness of your responses can help in expressing your feelings and requirements.

  • Pause, Breathe, and Re-Center

    Understanding self-regulation when we're upset can lower the risk of self-harm or harming others. Manage your response to triggers by recognizing your thoughts and feelings. If you're too emotional to think straight, take a break. Return to the dialogue once you're calm and focused.

    Always remember these 3 steps before you react:

    • Pause
    • Breathe
    • Slow down

  • Take Care of You

    Your well-being is important! In the hustle of caring for others, it's easy to forget self-care. Dedicate time to activities that delight, soothe, and make you happy. Self-care enhances your ability to look after those around you. Some self-care ideas to get you started:

    • Take a walk
    • Eat something healthy
    • Read a book or listen to a podcast
    • Spend time with a family member or friend
    • Engage in an activity you love like art, hiking, or gardening
Questions about mental health in the workplace, or want to contact the AZ Blue Health Promotion and Wellness team?
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Resources


Behavioral Health
Improving Emotional Intelligence (EQ)
Emotional Intelligence, Social Intelligence, Ecological Intelligence
The Power of Self-Compassion
Plutchik's Wheel of Emotions: Feelings Wheel
Active Minds

Disclaimer: Members should always consult with their healthcare providers regarding medical care or treatment, as recommendations, services or resources are not a substitute for the advice or recommendation of a member’s physician or healthcare provider. Prioritizing your mental health is important to your overall health. Mental health conditions affect one in five Americans each year. If you, or someone you know, is in crisis or needs immediate assistance, please call 911 immediately. If you feel like you need help or know someone who might be showing signs of a mental health crisis, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline now at 1-800-273-8255 or dial 988 or Text HELLO to 741741 (The Crisis Text Line). Any websites, Apps, books, etc. presented here do not constitute an endorsement or coverage by the AZ Blue Commercial business.

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