1 – I have the skills and experience needed to deal with the demands of my life.

2 – I have the flexibility to adapt to whatever is presented to me.

3 – I have a clear sense of what is important in my life which gives me a compass point for the decisions I make.

4 – I have the ability to change direction when the preferred route is not available to me.

5 – I have the ability to recognise when I need support and to ask for it.

6 – I have the ability when things are uncertain to look for what I can take control of.

7 – I have the ability to control my emotions when feeling pressured.

8 – I have an ability to recognise reality without getting overwhelmed by it.

9 – I have a belief that I can manage my way through difficulty.

10 – I have a recognition of what has to be done now, whilst also holding a picture of what I am working towards in the longer term.

11 – I have an ability to come up with new solutions, and a willingness to let go of things I like but no longer work.

12 – I have an ability to recognise when others need support and to offer it.

13 – I have the ability be decisive and not procrastinate.

14 – I have the ability to recognise when I am becoming stressed and to use strategies to minimise the stress on me.

15 – I have a belief that I can find the solutions to the challenges I face.

16 – I have the capacity to recognise when I need to develop new behaviours and skills.

17 – I have a sense of perspective that helps me not be derailed by difficulty.

18 – I have the desire to be an active player in what is happening in my life, rather than a passive recipient.

19 – I have a realistically optimistic view of the future.

20 – I have the ability to acknowledge the difficulties of change and to accept what has to be let go of.

21  – I have a ‘needs must’ mind-set. Having less does not stop me from achieving what I want.

22 – I have an openness in talking about frustrations with trusted colleagues, friends or family members.

23 – I have a head above the sand attitude. I prefer to deal with problems head-on rather than hoping they will go away.

24 – I have the ability to recognise when my responses are being affected by immediate pressures.