{"id":43122,"date":"2023-09-01T16:42:33","date_gmt":"2023-09-01T16:42:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/polarization.wpengine.com\/?p=43122"},"modified":"2024-03-21T18:16:03","modified_gmt":"2024-03-21T18:16:03","slug":"day-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buildersmovement.org\/pdc\/week-1\/day-1\/","title":{"rendered":"Day 1"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBack To Exercises\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t
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Stop to Reset<\/h1>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \r\n\t

Before you start: take this short survey<\/a> if you haven’t yet to see how polarization may be affecting your life – we’ll use this as a starting point to help measure how far you’ve come at the end of The Challenge!<\/p>\r\n\t

\n \n Today's Inspiring Playlist\n <\/span>\n \n Listen On Spotify\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n
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Exercises<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

\r\n\t\tChoose Your Lift Level\r\n\t<\/h2>\r\n\t

What do you have capacity for today? Whether it’s a light lift, or something a little heavier, taking a step is what counts.<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t5 minutes\r\n\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t10 minutes\r\n\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAll Day\r\n\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t5 minutes\r\n

Will They Ever Change?<\/h3>

Take the Implicit Change Theory Inventory<\/p>\r\n

Start Your Inventory<\/a>

The Science Behind It<\/h4>Studies suggest that our assumptions about whether or not things can change significantly affect how we address the more difficult conflicts we face. This brief assessment asks you a few questions to explore how possible you see change being in the U.S. today, which will have implications for if and how you move forward. Give it a try, then jot down a few notes on what it might mean to be open to changing your thinking, reactions, and habits this month.<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t10 minutes\r\n

How Toxic Is Life Today?<\/h3>

Take the Toxicity Inventory<\/a>This inventory will ask you to consider various places in your life currently affected by toxic polarization. Does it affect, for example, your workplace, sports teams, friend groups, or place of worship? Does it influence where you shop, where you’re willing to travel, the news you watch, or the neighbors you will or won’t speak to? Are you experiencing tensions with family members or friends over politics?<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\tAll Day\r\n

Stop the World and Get Off!<\/h3>

Unplug from your devices today. As daunting as this may be, know that you can do it! If that’s not possible because of work or school, try to unplug as much as possible.<\/p>\r\n

The Science Behind It<\/h4>

Studies<\/a> have shown the highly addictive nature of our relationship with technology, how this can feed our intake of out-group outrage, and the benefits of simply taking a break from it. What better way to start this week than turning off the spigot of blameful content and choosing quiet for a day? Give it a try.<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\"Icon:\r\n

\r\n\t\tDaily Reflection\r\n\t<\/h2>\r\n\t

End the day by making a note of your own assumptions, tendencies, and habits that incline you toward divisiveness – what are your strengths, challenges, and areas to work on?<\/p>\r\n

\r\n\t\tSet a daily reminder\r\n\t<\/h2>\r\n\t

Get daily exercise reminders on your phone or email throughout The Challenge to stay on track.<\/p>\r\n

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  • Repair strained relationships with family and friends<\/li>\r\n\r\n
  • Become a less reactive and more effective communicator<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\t

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