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In 2021 Oscar Best Picture winner Nomadland, Fern loses her job and decides to sell her belongings and travel across the US in a van as she looks for work.
Critics love it, audiences think it's a bit of a downer, but whatever your opinion, we can learn something from Nomadland about how we bounce back from challenges in life.
Can you relate to Fern - feeling doubt when facing uncertainty? Unsure if you can overcome a challenge?
Maybe it's time to sit and reflect on how you've already overcome so much!
Think About A Difficult Time
Think about when you had a difficult time — what happened?
How did you feel when this happened?
Write the answers as facts, not complaints.
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Kyle was bullied as a kid. What's one way he could reframe this fact about his past?
Taking a positive or neutral approach to your past can be a way to reframe the experience and reflect on it in a different way.
Ask, "What Did I Do Then?"
How did you take control of the situation? Did you act decisively? Did you reach out for help?
Give yourself credit for the actions you took.
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What are some ways that Kyle (who was bullied) might have taken action?
Give yourself credit for any meaningful action that helps you deal with a difficult situation.
Ask, "What Did I Learn?"
What did you learn from that difficult experience? What would you tell other people who are going through something similar?
What advice could you give them?
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Now, think about your current struggle. Is there anything you can apply?
Tell yourself, "I've already been through ____, I can get through ____."
Photo by Thomas Mowe on UnsplashTake Action
Identifying experiences when you overcame adversity will help you reframe your past, adopt a growth mindset, and find the strength to overcome new challenges.
Take these steps to identify times when you overcame adversity:
This Byte has been authored by
D'Jeane Peters
Instructional Designer
M.S.
Sam Zimmer
Rumie Director of Learning
This Byte has been reviewed by
Lisa VanVleet
PhD, LCSW-S