Jennifer Dhillon

Whether you’re struggling with something or just going through a blah period of your life, seeing yourself as a hero can give you a mental map to make sense of where you are now and where you’re headed. YOUR HERO'S JOURNEY TEMPLATE Origin Story: The traumatic beginnings of your journey. These can include your 5 Factors or other events (see The 5 Factors that Make You Who You Are) Unknown Powers and Secrets: Things that weren't right about your life, and/or hidden powers you believed you...

Ever wonder why you react to things differently than your friends and family members? There are 5 factors that affect us, and none of them are things you chose. This can be empowering, and seem unfair. It really is both. The bottom line is, it's not your fault. The following is an excerpt from the book How to Bounce Back: Emotional Evolution and the Science of Feeling Good. There is a lot about your life and your circumstances that just landed on you, and you’re stuck dealing with the...

From the book How to Get Calm Before You Lose Your Cool: A Nervous System Guide for Parents, Educators & Kids By Jennifer Dhillon Bounce Back Generation-Juggling Emotions Excerpt from the Book: How to Stay Calm Before You Lose Your Cool: A Nervous System Guide We are not born knowing how to regulate our emotions or nervous systems. When we are young, feeling calm, balanced, and ready to play, explore, and build relationships is a learned capacity. It develops slowly over time through...