Energy, help, information - everything that restores our strength and is a source for new ones, that helps to cope with uncertainty, fears, new affairs, difficult situations, all these are our resources. How to understand that there is no resource? This may be indicated by the following signs: - anxiety, increased fatigue, apathy, - lack of confidence in yourself and your abilities, - fear, - no satisfaction from the work being done, - disappointment in the situation or in yourself. There are many ways to restore strength, Let's outline a few of the most basic ones. 1. Accumulation of important information Uncertainty before starting a new business, difficulties in solving any problems can often arise due to a lack of experience and useful information. Communication with competent people, books, seminars and information on the Internet will serve as the sources that are necessary in this case. 2. Emotional support Encouragement, faith in a person, the opportunity to be there in difficult times - all sources of communication that can provide emotional support are important a source of resource for a person. 3. Favorite activity Creativity, a hobby, a favorite activity - everything that brings pleasure in this case, gives the opportunity to experience positive emotions - all this fills a person with strength and confidence. 4. Rest It is very important to give yourself the opportunity to relax and restore your physical condition , relieve fatigue. Any method is effective: a walk, relaxing in nature, sleep - the main thing is that you enjoy it. 5. Playing sports Physical activities and sports have a great influence on emotional well-being. This makes it possible to feel more energetic, which means to lift your mood, to feel pleasant sensations after training while relaxing. All this fills you with the necessary energy and replenishes resources. 6. Pets If you love pets, be sure to get them. They evoke warm feelings, peace, laughter, tenderness. What will positively affect your strengths. 7. Lived experience When the situation becomes more difficult, it is important to remember how you overcame similar difficulties in the past: - What character strengths of yours helped you cope earlier? - What skills contributed to you achieving success? - Which ones? Do you have the knowledge to help you cope with difficulties? These important answers will help you find support within yourself. 8. Water Interacting with water helps you relax, relieve fatigue and feel more energetic. Any available procedure, from washing to swimming in a pond, will be effective for restoring strength. Collect your own “resource base”, which, in case of a lack of strength, will help you replenish your resources and cope with the current difficult task. Sincerely, your psychotherapist, coach , interpersonal relations specialist, Natalya Akhmedova