Transforming Conflict into Growth: Building 21 Psychosocial Competencies

You've been waiting for the holidays for so long, and now you end up fighting.

You're not alone...

Allow me to help you transform frustration, conflict, and even fights into growth opportunities.

Over the next 21 days, I will share tips on how to build 21 psychosocial competencies or life skills that are essential for developing positive mental health and coping with life's everyday adversities.

The WHO (World Health Organization) presented 10 psychosocial skills 30 years ago. The French Health Organisation has since expanded this to 21 skills, launching an ambitious mission to equip all French children with these competencies by 2037.

But what about you, your family, and your team?

Let's start now. Let's do it together.

Making the Holidays Fun and Constructive

The holidays are meant to be a time of joy, relaxation, and connection. While conflicts can arise, this period also offers a unique opportunity to develop and strengthen psychosocial competencies. By focusing on growth and positive interactions, you can make the holidays a fun and constructive time for everyone.

Day 1: Self-Knowledge

Understanding your strengths and weaknesses, goals, values, and internal discourse.

Day 2: Critical Thinking Skills

Analysing information objectively and making reasoned judgements.

Day 3: Positive Self-Evaluation

Maintaining a positive view of oneself and one's abilities.

Day 4: Mindful Awareness of Inner Experiences

Being aware of your thoughts, emotions, and sensations.

Day 5: Impulsivity Management

Controlling your impulses and thinking before acting.

Day 6: Goal Achievement Skills

Setting and working towards achievable goals.

Day 7: Responsible Choice-Making

Making choices that are informed and responsible.

Day 8: Creative Problem Solving

Finding innovative solutions to complex problems.

Day 9: Understanding Emotions and Stress

Comprehending the nature of emotions and stress.

Day 10: Identifying Emotions and Stress

Recognising your own emotions and sources of stress.

Day 11: Positive Expression of Emotions

Expressing your emotions in a constructive and positive way.

Day 12: Managing Difficult Emotions

Effectively managing emotions like anger, anxiety, and sadness.

Day 13: Regulating Daily Stress

Managing stress in your everyday life.

Day 14: Coping with Adversity

Building resilience to bounce back from setbacks.

Day 15: Empathetic Listening Skills

Listening to others with empathy and understanding.

Day 16: Effective Communication

Communicating clearly and valuing others' expressions.

Day 17: Developing Social Bonds

Reaching out, making connections, and building friendships.

Day 18: Prosocial Attitudes and Behaviours

Practising acceptance, collaboration, cooperation, and mutual support.

Day 19: Asking for Help

Recognising when you need help and being able to ask for it.

Day 20: Assertiveness and Saying No

Communicating your needs assertively and setting boundaries.

Day 21: Constructive Conflict Resolution

Resolving conflicts in a constructive and positive manner.

Join the Journey

By integrating these 21 competencies into your daily life, you can improve your mental health, build stronger relationships, and better handle life's challenges. Let's embark on this journey together, transforming conflict into growth and frustration into resilience.

This holiday season, let’s make the most of our time together. Engage in activities that foster these skills, such as family discussions, collaborative games, and shared projects. Create moments of joy and connection, turning potential conflicts into opportunities for bonding and growth.

Stay tuned for daily tips and practical exercises to develop each of these essential life skills. Let's build a better future, starting today.

Want to take it further, reach out and let's talk when we're both back from holidays ;-)

Let'st work together, book me or my team for coaching, keynotes, training and consulting.

In the meantime,

Take care,

Krumma