The following factors which influence mental health/wellbeing form the basis of this course:

•  healthy self-esteem & self-confidence
• an optimistic outlook
• resilience

· a sense of purpose and meaning.

The course also covers the important topic of Personality Styles (the ‘DISC’ model) as this can help us understand ourselves better – & others – and reduce the risk of conflict & relationship difficulties.

This is an in-person interactive course with a friendly, informal style. We hear from others how practical tips suggested by the course have helped tackle challenges. Attendees are given a workbook & handouts.

The course is part of series of seven regular courses known as ‘Positive Life Courses’. A Positive Life is one that is: uplifting, encouraging, hopeful, confident, supportive, useful, forward-looking & worthwhile. For more details see below*

The course will cover

How to:

•  boost motivation, earn respect, say ‘No’ & develop courage } to enable us to achieve
• use our strengths & values } a healthy self-esteem
•  avoid comparing ourselves with others } & good self-confidence
•  use ‘positive self-talk’ & think positively } so we can have
• ·be positive about mistakes, risks & weaknesses } an optimistic outlook
• move on from a bad situation }
• adapt to change & handle setbacks } so we can be
•  be positive about criticism & rejection } resilient
•  break destructive habits }
• stop procrastination }
• set effective goals & achieve them } so we can have a
• make effective decisions } sense of purpose & meaning

Boosting Life Skills – an introductory course How to boost motivation, self-confidence and make effective decisions.

Time: 7.15-9.15pm (7 weekly sessions).

Book: by emailing (or ringing) Purley Baptist Church Office (see Contact details below).

Location: The allocated training room will be advised nearer the time: Purley Baptist Church, Banstead Road, Purley CR8 3EA.

Contact: Purley Baptist Church Office phone: 0208 668 0422 or email: office@purleybaptist.org

There are limited places; so, to avoid disappointment, book early *For further details about Positive Life Courses see the website: https://positivelifecourses.org/