This post is from our free workshop held in January 2024 led by founders Carrie Danny and Elisa Ramos. Check out our linktree to stay up to date on our upcoming events!
Building Resilience and Setting Goals
By Carrie Danny and Elisa Ramos
Webinar Summary: Building Resilience and Setting Intentions
Introduction:
Carrie and Elisa from RISE kicked off the webinar, focusing on setting intentions and building resilience. They outlined the agenda, including personal experiences, practical exercises, and open discussions. [00:00:00]
Understanding Resilience:
Carrie shared her journey of dealing with multiple sclerosis and the importance of resilience in facing life’s challenges. She emphasized that resilience is about how you respond to setbacks and keep moving forward. [00:05:00]
Elisa added that resilience involves daily habits and the ability to adapt to new circumstances, drawing from her experiences with health issues and personal challenges. [00:08:00]
Setting Intentions:
The speakers explained that setting intentions is a way to focus on what you want to achieve. Elisa shared her practice of setting yearly and monthly intentions, while Carrie talked about the importance of breaking down goals into manageable steps. [00:15:00]
Elisa led an exercise where participants wrote down their intentions for mental health, spiritual well-being, and personal goals. She stressed the importance of starting with at least one intention in each category. [00:25:00]
Celebrating Successes:
Elisa highlighted the importance of celebrating both big and small wins. She shared personal stories of overcoming health challenges and how setting intentions helped her stay focused. [00:40:00]
Participants were encouraged to share their small and big wins in the chat. Elisa and Carrie celebrated these achievements, reinforcing the importance of acknowledging progress. [00:55:00]
Adapting to Challenges:
The speakers discussed the inevitability of challenges and the need to adapt. Elisa shared how she dealt with new diagnoses and accidents by adjusting her plans but never losing sight of her goals. [00:50:00]
They emphasized the need for a positive support system and finding creative ways to overcome obstacles, such as volunteering or finding new hobbies. [00:53:00]
Interactive Session:
Participants shared their successes and challenges. The speakers provided encouragement and practical advice on dealing with issues like chronic depression and finding time for self-care. [00:57:00]
Carrie and Elisa reiterated the importance of a supportive community and the role of workshops like this in fostering resilience. [00:58:00]
Conclusion and Future Workshops:
The webinar concluded with a reminder to keep vision boards visible and to continue setting intentions. [00:56:00]
Carrie announced future workshops on topics like self-care, stress management, and creative writing. An outdoor event in Fresno was also mentioned. [01:00:00]
The session ended with a Q&A, where participants expressed gratitude for the support and shared their experiences. [01:01:00]
