Building your emotional resilience involves recognizing that while emotions are powerful, they do not last forever. Feelings come and go, even uncomfortable or unwanted feelings. You can build your resilience by connecting with your emotions, giving yourself permission and space to feel what emotions are present, and making time to care for yourself in a way that honors your needs.
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Take a mindful break in your workweek with the MCPS Employee Assistance Program (EAP). These drop-in guided sessions offer a chance to pause, reset, and return to your day. Mindfulness can help reduce stress, improve focus, and promote greater well-being. All are welcome! Join us in the Robinson Conference Room at 45 W Gude Dr. Rockville, MD 20850 or from anywhere live on Zoom:
Meeting ID: 849 1021 1786
Passcode: 860031
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Explore how the practice of gratitude can support your well-being and workplace climate in this On-Demand Webinar from the MCPS EAP. Closed captioning is available on the recording.
Practicing gratitude is one way to be present and acknowledge what you appreciate in your life. You can listen to this seven-minute guided meditation on gratitude.
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Consider this activity for ideas to increase uplifting emotions such as joy, contentment, love, gratitude, and happiness.
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Spend five to ten minutes on this self-compassion exercise to challenge your inner critic and allow you to move through mistakes with more kindness toward yourself.
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Learn about responding to difficult emotions in this article from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Important note: Information on this page is for general information purposes only, for adults, and is not intended to replace the counsel or advice of a qualified health professional.
For further questions or help with specific problems or personal concerns, please contact the MCPS Employee Assistance Program. Call 240-740-6500 (Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. year-round).