Week of June 12th

Perserverance and Willingness
Nick Urban, LCSW

Perseverance is the key to overcoming obstacles and achieving success in life. It is the unwavering determination and resilience to keep pushing forward, even in the face of adversity. Perseverance allows us to navigate through challenges, setbacks, and failures, ultimately leading to personal growth and the accomplishment of goals. When you embrace perseverance, you develop a mindset that failure is not the end, but rather an opportunity to learn and improve. This mindset fuels the Willingness to continue your efforts, adapt your strategies, and persistently work towards your objectives.

 

Some DBT skills are the launching point for deciding to use additional techniques.  They set the stage for us to accept reality and take action.  Examples include STOP, Pros and Cons, and, of course, Willingness.  In DBT, the skill of Willingness plays a crucial role in promoting mental wellbeing and effective problem solving. Willingness refers to the ability to accept and engage with the present moment, even if it is uncomfortable, upsetting, painful, or difficult. It involves being open-minded, flexible, and ready to face challenging situations head-on. By cultivating Willingness, you can let go of willfulness, resistance, and avoidance, allowing you to fully experience and address your emotions and circumstances. This skill enables you to access your Wise Mind and overcome fear and self-doubt, leading to increased resilience, improved decision making, and a greater sense of control over your life.

 

Will all of the DBT skills work for you?  No.  Will the ones that do, work every time?  That’s not guaranteed.  And yet, with a Willingness to face challenges directly, you can tap into your inner strength and find the determination to persevere, no matter what obstacles lie in your path.

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