Cultivating Psychological Flexibility — The key to resilience and growth

During the expert session, Zoia Mahjoubi engages the audience through various means, including a Q&A session and live demonstrations, using the Mentimeter app for interactive exercises.

• Understanding how to shift from psychological rigidity to psychological flexibility for optimal well-being.Learn practical techniques to develop psychological flexibility and resilience.
• Becoming aware of negative thought patterns and cultivating a growth oriented mindset.
• Learning how to become more resilient through the practice of simple yet effective tools and techniques.

If the question "How to cope with life’s inevitable adversities?" sounds important to you, it’s because it is. We all carry our psychology with us wherever we go—whether at home, work, or elsewhere, our level of psychological flexibility influences how well we can adapt our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in response to the increasing challenges of the modern world. This adaptability is crucial for maintaining mental well-being and thriving in various environments.

In this session, Zoia will demonstrate why the skills that build psychological flexibility are so powerful and how you can begin developing them in yourself. Participants will explore the concept of psychological flexibility, which involves being open to experiences, staying present, and taking action guided by personal values. Through engaging discussions and practical exercises, Zoia will provide insights into how these skills can be cultivated to enhance resilience and improve overall well-being.

You will learn that the skills needed to develop psychological flexibility and resilience can be learned and integrated into daily life. By the end of the session, you will have a clear understanding of the benefits of psychological flexibility, practical techniques to start building these skills, and strategies to apply them in various aspects of your life. This session will empower you to face adversities with greater confidence and adaptability, improving your capacity to handle life’s inevitable challenges.

The Art of Self Care: How to Strengthen Your Psychological Well Being

There’s a myth fed by advertisement and social media that self-care is something like a luxurious spa-day, an extravagant weekend trip, or a fancy dinner in a prestigious restaurant. All these indulgences are great but they’re not self-care. What is self-care then? At the most basic level, self-care means the ability to care for yourself so that you generally function in the world. We all practice self-care, even if we’re not aware of it. But in this interactive session Zoia aims to show you how to turn self-care into something that is not just about functioning but flourishing. You will learn about the effects of self-care and why it matters for your longterm health and wellbeing. You will also get ideas on how to incorporate self-care into your life and how to build a self-care routine that actually sticks with you.

 

How to Make Decisions

Life is full of decisions. Everyday we are being greeted by a barrage of decisions from the moment we open our eyes: what to eat, what to wear, which project to tackle first — the list is endless. The effectiveness of our decision-making determines our effectiveness as leaders, colleagues, parents, partners, and friends — and lies at the heart of living a content life. Research suggests that we make about 35,000 remotely conscious decisions each day, from strategic life decisions to mundane tasks. However, every choice we're faced with depletes our cognitive resources, leaving us vulnerable for decision fatigue. In this session Zoia helps you to assess your decision-making style, tackle important questions to overcome decision obstacles, and apply techniques for better decision making.

 

Mindful Communication

Skillful communication and warm connection are needed today more than ever before — whether that be in your professional or personal life. Mindful communication combines effective communication with the principles of mindfulness, which include kind and non-judgmental awareness as well as genuine curiosity. In this leqture, Zoia demonstrates how being mindful in our communication helps us deliver messages clearly, decrease the potential for conflict, and create genuine connection. So, whether you’re looking to excel in your career or improve your personal relationships, in this session you'll learn about the potential of mindfulness skills, and how you can apply them to level up your communication.