8 Daily Habits to Overcome Your Traumatic Past CHAMPION
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In these content segments, Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes discusses eight daily habits for surviving your past, using the mnemonic CHAMPION. The first habit is to choose how your past impacts your future. Each morning, you have the choice to let your past drag you down or use it as motivation to move forward. The second habit is to be honest with yourself and others about your thoughts, wants, and needs. It's important to identify what you want and need in the present, regardless of your past. The third habit is to accept things that can't be changed. While your past cannot be changed, you can choose how it impacts you in the future. The fourth habit is to have mindful, compassionate awareness of your needs. Pay attention to what your mind and body tell you, especially if you have experienced trauma or a stressful childhood. The fifth habit is to take purposeful action. Instead of dwelling on things that cannot be changed, focus on improving the next moment and nurturing important aspects of your life.
The remaining habits are discussed in the second segment. The sixth habit is to inventory who you are today. Let go of past mistakes and focus on who you are now and what you deserve. The seventh habit is to observe your cognitive distortions. After trauma, our thoughts can become extreme and distorted. Challenge these distortions by looking for exceptions, focusing on facts, and communicating with others. The eighth and final habit is to nurture your inner child. Reassure your inner child that they are loved, safe, and that you are moving forward. Dr. Snipes also mentions her YouTube channel, DocsNypes, where she discusses topics such as the inner child, complex post-traumatic stress disorder, trauma, mindfulness, and addressing cognitive distortions.
In these content segments, Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes discusses eight daily habits for surviving your pas