Tip#874: Laugh & Learn - Trainwreck

As of this writing I am almost completed my 15 week group program called Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, CBT (see tips #855, #863 and #867). It has been a profound experience as I’ve been receiving help identifying thoughts, emotions and behaviours that have perpetuated my clinical depression. One epiphany that came up has to do with an incident that occurred when I was 8 or 9 that created a negative core belief. This core belief could be the root of the cause of unwanted depression for so many years.

The opening scene of the film Trainwreck is a father making his two young daughters repeat the phrase “Monogamy isn’t realistic” over and over again. Though this is a humorous scene it is a prime example of a core belief being created and what follows are the results and consequences in adulthood both funny, heartfelt and heartbreaking. See opening scene: movie trailer

Trainwreck (2015)

The romantic comedy film, Trainwreck, is about the promiscuous life of Amy (Amy Schumer) and what happens when she meets successful sports doctor Aaron Conners (Bill Hader) and fall in love. This movie is an amazing balance of raunchy comedy, insights on relationships and a big heart! It is also filled with hilarious performances by the leads and basketball star LeBron James, Vanessa Bayer, Brie Larson, Colin Quinn, John Cena and an unrecognizable Tilda Swinton! Plus many funny cameos! See: movie trailer

While I was viewing this film I felt I was watching an epic romantic comedy because of the number of layers of value it had for me. First I was entertained and laughed out loud so many times! Secondly the core belief created in Amy’s childhood leading to destructive thoughts and behaviours as an adult was a mirror for what I was learning about my own core beliefs. And thirdly I was inspired by this movie hero for how she had the courage to make drastic changes in her life and transform her attitude and beliefs to be with the person she loved deeply.

Movies can be entertaining as well as teach us how to live a more fuller life. They can also make us laugh and feel good when we’re dealing with troubling situations and relationships. Find movies with these qualities today and treat yourself to some laughter and learning!

Related posts on CBT, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy:
Tip#855: How Movies Saved My Life - Depression & Mental Health - Tomorrowland 
Tip#863: How Movies Saved My Life, Part 2 - Depression & Mental Health - Inside Out
Tip#867: Expand Your Mind with Time Travel Movies, Pt 3 - Terminator Genisys 
Tip#874: Laugh & Learn - Trainwreck

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Tip#873: Resilience Resources, Part 16 - Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation

Resilience resources for inspiration can come in the form of movie heroes that defy seemingly impossible odds. And then there are actors like Tom Cruise that are so dedicated to providing the best cinematic experience possible that they perform their own stunts. I am still in awe of his scene hanging onto the outside of an airplane as it takes off in Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation!

Cruise also did his own climbing of the Burj Khalifa tower in Dubai for the previous film Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol. Just incredible scenes to see! And even though Cruise gets injured filming his scenes he keeps bouncing back to give the audience even more exciting, memorable movie moments! See: behind the scenes in Dubai

Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation (2015)

The action spy film, Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation, is the fifth instalment in the series where IMF agent Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) relentlessly pursues his investigation of the existence of a destructive criminal group called the Syndicate. What follows is an incredible ride filled with eye-popping stunts and thrilling performances by Cruise and agent femme fatale Ilsa Faust (Rebecca Ferguson). See: movie trailer 

In addition to the amazing stunts, Ethan demonstrates indestructible optimism and inspiring resilience especially in his outstanding problem solving/strategic thinking abilities. And a fantastic bonus is having Ilsa be a female agent that matches Ethan’s skills and abilities. Together they make this a standout chapter in the film series and a highly recommended resource for exciting entertainment and inspiration!

Inspiring Themes:
• Perseverance
• Indestructible Optimism
• Resilience
• Problem Solving
• Strategic Thinking
• Supportive Relationships

Find real-life heroes and cinematic role models that will inspire you to be more resilient in your workplace or life. Recognize their dedication to their goals and let them mirror your own abilities and potential!

Related Posts:
Tip#804: Resilience Resources, Part 1 - Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) - The Theory of Everything
Tip#805: Resilience Resources, Part 2 - Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) - It’s Kind of a Funny Story
Tip#810: Resilience Resources, Part 3 – Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) - A League of Their Own
Tip#811: Resilience Resources, Part 4 – Top 15 Movies for Dealing with Depression & Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Tip#812: Resilience Resources, Part 5 – Mental Health - Mumford
Tip#813: Resilience Resources, Part 6 - 50 First Dates 
Tip#819: Resilience Resources, Part 7 - Wild 
Tip#822: Resilience Resources, Part 8 - Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
Tip#823: Resilience Resources, Part 9 – Super Bowl -Invincible
Tip#825: Resilience Resources, Part 10 – Mental Health & Healthcare - Big Hero 6
Tip#829: Resilience Resources, Part 11 – The Tartigrade – Mr. Deeds Goes To Town
Tip#830: Resilience Resources, Part 12 – Depression & Graham Moore - The Imitation Game 
Tip#833: Resilience Resources, Part 13 – Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
Tip#834: Resilience Resources, Part 14 - Top 10 Movies for Inspiring Resilience in the Workplace
Tip#857: Resilience Resources, Part 15 - Instagram - Pitch Perfect 2
Tip#873: Resilience Resources, Part 16 - Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation
Tip#881: Resilience Resources, Part 17 - Love & Mercy
Tip#892: Resilience Resources, Part 18 – Problem Solving - The Martian 
Tip#896: Resilience Resources, Part 19 - Depression – J.K. Rowling – Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Tip#910: Resilience Resources, Part 20 – Depression – A Christmas Carol – It’s a Wonderful Life 

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Tip#872: Recognize The Support Around You, Part 3 - Red Planet

For the past week I’ve been rebuilding my work/life/communications environment on my new used MacBook Pro and it’s been tough and overwhelming (see: tip#871)! Plus I got sunburned on a cottage trip which has been painful for days where my skin started to blister and peel. I looked and felt like a snake shedding old skin and amazingly related to my computer rebuilding as a metaphor that I’ve entered a new phase of unexpected change.

Just before my previous computer died I did a Google Hangouts interview with my friend and client, Steffi Black, Host of The Life & Career Coaching Moment Show. It was 6 minutes and we discussed uplifting movies and how being open about my clinical depression is helping others cope.

See video interview: A reminder of movie magic to heal and empower

Also, I was told by famed director Sylvia Caminer​ that I have a quote on the DVDs, Blu-rays and marketing for her fantastic documentary Tanzania: A Journey Within (see: tip#765). It was a thrill to see my quote in print! These two experiences with Steffi and Sylvia helped remind me of my value and re-energize me because sometimes I just feel overwhelmed during this time of unexpected change.

Red Planet (2000)

The science fiction thriller film, Red Planet, is about a team of astronauts that travel to Mars to check on an algae growth experiment to help a dying Earth in 2056 AD. Problems occur with the ship and they must all persevere despite impossible odds on the planet surface. With stunning visual effects and cool futuristic tech this is an entertaining story of resilience. See: movie trailer

This is one of those films that is considered a critical and box-office failure and yet whenever I see it I am extremely inspired and motivated to persevere with my problems. This time it is the scene where systems engineer Robby Gallagher (Val Vilmer) is alone on Mars and feels hopeless and wants to give up. Commander Kate Bowman (Carrie-Anne Moss) is on the ship and urges Gallagher to keep going.

Simple, powerful scenes like this always fill me with confidence and drive just like the support and encouragement I feel from amazing people like Steffi Black and Sylvia Caminer. Whenever you face unexpected change or crisis remember to find ways to stay inspired and motivated. Find movies and good people that will remind you of your inner strengths and potential. Support is always around you in some shape or form!

Related Tips:
Tip#41: Recognize The Support Around You - 4 Movie Tips
Tip#857: Recognize The Support Around You, Part 2 - Ron Ellis - San Andreas
Tip#872: Recognize The Support Around You, Part 3 - Red Planet

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Tip#871: Deal with Unexpected Changes, Pt. 3 - Before We Go

“How can one of the worst nights of my life also be one of the best?” 
Before We Go (2015)

The good news is that I now have a new used MacBook Pro to replace my vintage iMac that recently died (see tip#870). The bad news is that I have to rebuild my work/life/communications environment almost from scratch. For example writing this blog in Microsoft Word would have been simple in the past but I just realized this operating system no longer supports Microsoft. Ugh! I am learning to adapt.

This past week I also had a personal breakthrough at the Cognitive Behavioural Therapy program I’ve been attending (see tip#867). This is a personal childhood memory I recalled that could've caused negative core beliefs that magnified my clinical depression and challenges repeating over the years. I will write more about this in the future but for now it is uncanny of the timing of this discovery, computer dying and having to rebuild a new computer environment. Again I am learning to adapt.

Before We Go (2014)

The romantic drama, Before We Go, is about two strangers Nick (Chris Evans) and Brooke (Alice Eve) who have a chance encounter and have an unexpected adventure one late night in New York City. This engaging film was inspired by the Before Sunrise/Sunset/Midnight trilogy and is actor Chris Evans' (Captain America) first directed movie. See: movie trailer 

What unfolds is how Nick and Brooke become unexpected heroes for each other in dealing with their life problems. They open up and offer options and solutions to one another. Then they encourage each other to take immediate action no matter how fearful they each feel to accomplish the task.

Inspiring Themes:
• Confidence & Courage
• Perseverance
• Optimism
• Resilience
• Problem Solving
• Supportive Relationships

What I loved about this film is that it took me away from my problems for awhile. It helped clear my mind of anxiety over the unexpected changes of dealing with my computer and emotional therapy work. Despite the negative reviews of this movie I will always consider it a hidden gem that re-energized my spirit at a difficult time.

Be inspired by movie heroes that deal successfully with unexpected changes. Be inspired by how they adapt and find solutions through the help of good people around them. And do your best to see your changes as an adventure!

“Want to come with me on a little adventure?” 
Before We Go (2015)

See: Chris Evans at the intro and Q&A of Before We Go at TIFF
See: Chris Evans surprise Q&A after 2nd screening at TIFF

Related Tips:
Tip#479: Deal with Unexpected Changes, Pt. 1 – The Change-Up – Crazy, Stupid, Love
Tip#657: Deal with Unexpected Changes, Pt. 2 - Star Trek into Darkness
Tip#871: Deal with Unexpected Changes, Pt. 3 - Before We Go 

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Tip#870: Great Teamwork Movies, Part 9 – Ant-Man

One week ago on July 15, 2015 my trusty vintage iMac died. After 9 amazingly productive years I felt I lost a good friend. On this computer I wrote over 800 movie tips for this blog and produced countless artworks, promotional graphics and videos. All my work and business was done on this iMac. It was my primary hub for corresponding with the world and using social media. Most of all this computer played countless movies that uplifted me during years of clinical depression and other unexpected crisis. It felt strange and profoundly quiet not having a computer this past week.

Other challenging events over the past week led to a depressive episode where I felt overwhelmed, lost and hopeless about my life and career. But what I’ve been training myself to do is reach out for help and was able to text two close friends about how I was feeling. Seeing their responses of support and talking to them later that day helped empower me again. Some people relate to teamwork mostly for the workplace or in sports and yet I see it as vital in my personal life. And it can be seen in nature such as the ever impressive ants!

Ant-Man (2015)

The superhero action film, Ant-Man, is about a scientist named Hank Pym/old Ant-Man (Michael Douglas) who passes on his shrinking technology and suit to burglar Scott Lang/new Ant-Man (Paul Rudd). Together with Pym’s daughter Hope (Evangeline Lilly) and Lang’s three friends they work together to stop Pym’s adversary Darren Cross/Yellowjacket (Corey Stoll) from abusing the technology. This entertaining adventure is filled with stunning visual effects at a shrunken world the size of an ant as well as many memorable and funny scenes! See: movie trailer 

Teamwork is highly demonstrated in the film both amongst humans and with ants. There are several groups of ants featured for their incredible teamwork abilities including worker ants (build bridges, ropes), bullet ants (potent sting) and flying ants (transportation). It’s exciting to see Ant-Man telepathically communicate his needs to these ants to achieve seemingly impossible goals. And the primary goals are ultimately achieved with the help of his human allies and friends.

See amazing video: Ants & teamwork

Seeing teamwork demonstrated in nature and in the movies can be inspiring to show you that goals can be accomplished once you reach out to others for help. Remember this whenever you feel stuck, lost or hopeless in the workplace or in your personal life!

Related Tips:

Tip#477: Great Teamwork Movies Part 1 – X-Men: First Class – Kung Fu Panda 2

Tip#478: Great Teamwork Movies Part 2 – Red Cliff

Tip#540: Great Teamwork Movies Part 3 – The Avengers

Tip#780: Great Teamwork Movies Part 4 - Hercules

Tip#843: Great Teamwork Movies, Part 5 - Galaxy Quest

Tip#849: Great Teamwork Movies, Part 6 - Invictus
Tip#851: Great Teamwork Movies, Part 7 – Avengers: Age of Ultron 
Tip#865: Great Teamwork Movies, Part 8 – Eden Community Homes - Flight of the Phoenix
Tip#870: Great Teamwork Movies, Part 9 – Ant-Man

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Tip#869: Believe in Magic, Part 1 - Edge of the Garden

On my recent birthday I tasted the most incredible, delicious, juicy 3/4 pound BBQ burgers my friend made for a small gathering I had at his family’s backyard. The taste sensation was so blissful that I believed the chef put in magic spices that activated every happy chemical in my brain and body!

I was so grateful for this amazing food because I was feeling a little down about my birthday this year. Part of the reason was not having achieved certain goals and that I was single and not able to celebrate with a special woman. But on the day of my birthday I was thankful for being surrounded by close, loving friends, heavenly food and drink on a beautiful deck overlooking a wonderful sunlit summer garden!

Edge of the Garden (2011)

The romantic fantasy film, Edge of the Garden, is about Brian Connor (Rob Estes) who is drawn to buying an abandoned house in the country that has a magic garden. Brian is able to communicate with a woman named Nora Hargrave (Sarah Manninen) living 50 years in the past. This Hallmark TV movie is a wonderful time travel/alternate dimensions story with engaging performances. See: movie trailer

This film reminded me of other romantic fantasies like Somewhere in Time and The Lake House and another Hallmark film The Love Letter. These movies always transport me to another world where my indestructible optimism and faith are re-energized that I too will find that special woman. These films lift me from my problems, depression and loneliness!

Movies, like good food and friends, have the magic to fill you with hope. So believe in magic in your own life and let it remind you that anything unexpected, wonderful and thrilling can happen!

See full movie: Youtube

Related Tips:
Tip#869: Believe in Magic, Part 1 - Edge of the Garden
Tip#876: Believe in Magic, Part 2 - She’s Funny That Way 
Tip#1006: Believe in Magic, Part 3 - Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them 
Tip#1086: Believe in Magic, Part 4 - Being There

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