Embracing recognition is more than just understanding the work that you and others have done. It’s about recognizing warning signs, protective factors, and strengths. It’s about noticing when your friends, family, co-workers, etc. are not doing well. It’s about learning and recognizing how to help someone. It’s about recognizing when you yourself need help. Creating protective factors happens when you recognize the goodness around you. When these are found, they help to support you and protect you against hopelessness or negative thinking habits. Finding your strengths and the positives in your life builds confidence and resiliency. When you practice recognition, you build a growth mindset, meaning you believe you can learn and improve through challenges.