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This YouTube video titled "Bienestar emocional en tiempos difíciles" discusses the importance of emotional well-being during challenging times and provides practical tools to navigate and overcome difficulties. The video introduces virtual workshops led by Emilio Castillo, an instructor with expertise in socio-emotional skills and yoga, to support students during the new normality. The speakers highlight the significance of finding new activities, developing internal tools, and embracing new experiences to overcome fear and navigate life's challenges. They discuss the definition and physiology of stress, emphasizing the subjective nature of stress and the importance of understanding our response to it. The video also explores the nature of emotions, resilience as a crucial socio-emotional skill, and the importance of transforming our mental and emotional processes for personal growth and well-being.

00:00:00 In this section, the speaker introduces the virtual workshops aimed at providing support and resources for students during the new normality. Due to the pandemic, the use of technology and online content has become crucial in education. The current webinar focuses on emotional well-being in difficult times and is led by Emilio Castillo, an instructor with expertise in socio-emotional skills and yoga. Participants are encouraged to interact with the speaker through the chat function to ask questions and express their concerns. The goal is to promote personal and community well-being during this challenging period of time.
00:05:00 In this section, Miriam invites viewers to share their questions and expresses her hope that they find the information shared in this session helpful. She highlights the importance of emotional well-being, particularly during challenging times, acknowledging that finding internal well-being can be difficult. Miriam intends to discuss various topics related to emotional well-being, such as stress, with the goal of equipping viewers with practical tools to find calmness and serve as a starting point for further exploration. She encourages viewers to share their current emotions and experiences in the YouTube chat, stating that the responses will be read by moderators. Various emotions and experiences are mentioned, including difficulty handling conflicts, uncertainty, interpersonal difficulties, family problems, task overload, connectivity issues, economic concerns, constant anxiety, lack of control, family conflicts, and a sense of dehumanization in relationships. Miriam acknowledges the different viewpoints and embraces the opportunity to connect with viewers across different locations.
00:10:00 In this section, the speaker discusses the importance of finding new activities to engage in during difficult times, such as listening to music, painting, or reading books. They then introduce a metaphor of a surfer facing a large wave, explaining that while most people would feel fear in this situation, the surfer would feel excitement and happiness. The difference, they suggest, lies in the surfer's passion and experience. The speaker prompts the audience to consider what other factors may contribute to this difference and encourages them to embrace new experiences to overcome fear.
00:15:00 In this section, the speaker uses a metaphor of waves in the ocean to represent the challenges and difficulties we face in life. These waves can be big or small, representing various challenges such as the pandemic, economic difficulties, academic struggles, cyberbullying, relationship issues, and more. The speaker emphasizes that throughout our lives, from childhood to adulthood, there will always be waves to navigate. However, instead of trying to fight against or control these waves, the speaker suggests developing internal tools and skills to learn how to surf them. This involves managing our internal world of emotions and thoughts through social and emotional intelligence. By focusing on our own inner growth and learning to surf the waves, we can better navigate and overcome the challenges life presents us.
00:20:00 In this section, the speaker discusses the importance of feeling good about oneself in order to have better relationships with others and the environment. They introduce a tool called "parar," which involves pausing and focusing on the present moment. The tool is demonstrated by using a musical instrument to create a sound and then taking three deep breaths while paying attention to the surroundings and how one feels. The speaker explains that this tool has the potential to increase emotional intelligence and asks the audience to share any changes they experienced in their minds. The speaker then briefly discusses stress, explaining that while it is often seen negatively, it is actually a natural and evolutionary response that helps beings survive. They provide an example of a cheetah chasing a gazelle to illustrate this point.
00:25:00 In this section, the speaker explains the definition of stress according to Richard La Salud. According to him, stress occurs when an individual feels that the demands placed upon them exceed their personal and social resources. The speaker further elaborates on how the physiology of stress works, explaining that when an individual perceives a stimulus, their amygdala, located in the center of their brain, interprets it as an emotional threat and sends a signal to the hippocampus, which in turn triggers a series of nervous responses throughout the body. The speaker provides examples of various stimuli that can be classified as stressors, such as a person talking to whom the listener does not like or waiting to hear test results. The speaker concludes by stating that the definition of stress is subjective and varies between individuals.
00:30:00 In this section, the speaker discusses how we can reinterpret our response to stress. They explain that stress actually serves an evolutionary survival function and can help us perform tasks at an optimal level. The important thing is not to eliminate stress, but rather to understand how we respond to it. They provide an example of being asked to sing a difficult song in front of a large crowd, highlighting the stress and pressure that would come with it. They also mention that a significant amount of stress is caused by imagined scenarios that aren't actually happening. The speaker emphasizes the subjective nature of stress, explaining that it occurs when we feel that the demands placed on us exceed our personal and social resources.
00:35:00 In this section, the speaker discusses the main cause of stress and emphasizes that it comes from our minds rather than external circumstances. The way we perceive and react to situations determines our level of stress. The speaker suggests that changing our minds can change everything and that we have the ability to do so. They compare our minds to a restless monkey, constantly jumping from thought to thought and causing distractions. To calm our minds, the speaker introduces a practice called attention training, which involves focusing on a sound to bring calmness. This practice is meant to help strengthen our socio-emotional skills and reduce stress.
00:40:00 In this section, the video suggests a relaxation exercise to help calm the body and mind. It encourages taking a moment to rest and recognize any feelings of anxiety or fatigue. The exercise involves focusing on the natural rhythm of the breath and allowing thoughts and distractions to pass without judgment. The practice aims to bring a sense of clarity and emotional well-being during challenging times. It emphasizes the importance of acknowledging and allowing oneself to feel during difficult experiences.
00:45:00 In this section, the speaker discusses the nature of emotions and how they manifest in our bodies. They explain that emotions occur when our mind and body interpret something as either a threat or a reward, leading to physiological and psychological changes. The speaker refers to psychologist Paul Ekman and his identification of 5-6 universal basic emotions, including anger, fear, disgust, surprise, joy, and sadness. They also emphasize the importance of recognizing the nuances within each emotion, as there are various degrees and durations of sadness, for example. The speaker concludes by suggesting some emotional first-aid techniques, such as going for a walk, focusing on breathing, or paying attention to the body.
00:50:00 In this section, the speaker discusses the concept of resilience as one of the most important socio-emotional skills that we can learn. Resilience is defined as the ability to adapt and recover from adversity or challenging situations. It is something that can be trained and developed by anyone. The speaker provides a simple strategy to cultivate resilience, which includes accepting and facing the pain, assessing our attitude towards the situation, shifting our focus to the positive aspects, seeking support from others, and cultivating an altruistic mindset. The session concludes with an invitation to practice resilience through a guided meditation exercise.
00:55:00 In this section, the speaker encourages the audience to become more adept at transforming their mental and emotional processes in order to benefit themselves. They invite listeners to recall a difficult situation they are currently facing and observe and validate the emotions they are experiencing without rejecting them. They remind them of their past resilience and how they have overcome previous adversities, and encourage them to accept the current circumstances by focusing on the positive aspects and the support network available to them. The speaker also highlights the importance of cultivating an altruistic mindset and opens up the possibility of using their own experiences to help others. They conclude by sharing a quote from Viktor Frankl about the challenge of changing oneself when one cannot change the situation.

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In this video, the speaker discusses the importance of managing stress and emotional well-being in difficult times. They emphasize techniques such as meditation, exercise, and breathing exercises to relax and regulate the body's stress response. The speaker also highlights the significance of managing emotions and suggests practices like yoga and gratitude. They mention the movie "Life is Beautiful" as an example of how a positive attitude can help manage stress effectively. They also provide tips for managing stress-related weight gain and address the connection between stress and suicide. Overall, the speaker encourages viewers to practice daily habits and seek support to improve their emotional well-being.

01:00:00 In this section, the speaker addresses questions about stress management and suggests various techniques to handle stress. They emphasize the importance of viewing stress as an ally and finding tools and exercises to relax and regulate the body's stress response. They also mention practices such as meditation, exercise, and breathing exercises that can help alleviate stress. Additionally, the speaker highlights the significance of managing emotions, as emotions can control individuals if they don't learn to handle them. They mention the benefits of practices like yoga, tai chi, and gratitude in managing stress. They also reference the movie "Life is Beautiful" as an example of how a positive attitude can help manage stress effectively. Overall, there is no one-size-fits-all technique for stress management, as it depends on individual preferences and personalities.
01:05:00 In this section, Emilio Castillo discusses the importance of changing our attitude and practicing daily habits to improve our emotional well-being. He advises taking time each day for practices such as breathing exercises, journaling our emotions, talking to others, being generous, and practicing gratitude. Emilio also mentions that stress can lead to weight gain due to the release of the stress hormone cortisol, which consumes the body's energy reserves and creates a feeling of hunger. To manage stress, he suggests using stress balls, practicing deep breathing, drinking water, or eating healthy snacks like nuts or low-cholesterol cookies. He emphasizes the importance of resolving stress in the moment rather than turning to unhealthy eating habits. It is also possible for people to experience stress without even realizing it, but he encourages self-awareness and honesty about our emotions. Finally, Emilio addresses a question about the connection between stress and suicide, explaining that stress can lead to other emotions like anxiety, anger, or even depression, but the relationship between stress and depression is more complex and requires further exploration.
01:10:00 In this section, the speaker discusses the physical and emotional toll that difficult times can have on our well-being. They mention feeling a sense of suffocation, coupled with catastrophic thoughts and fear. They emphasize the importance of having a support system, as those who lack one may feel overwhelmed and resort to extreme measures. The speaker also explains the relationship between stress and anxiety, acknowledging that it is normal to experience these emotions. They suggest accepting and understanding these feelings, finding ways to manage stress such as exercise and taking care of our mental health. They end by expressing gratitude and encouraging viewers to put the presented tools into practice for their emotional well-being.