Understanding we are Worthy, Capable, Connected, and Called to Adventure for a more Joyful and Resilient Life
This post is in a series about dealing with stressful times. One of the ways we help ourselves deal with difficult times is by practicing. Here are some paintings and thoughts to help you with that. ***** If you enjoyed this post, please consider sharing on social media. 10 Mind-Body Practices if You Feel Anxious… Continue reading Care Package #4 for Stressful Times: Practicing Self-Regulation
This care package is about a self-regulation technique called "Taking Your Emotional Temperature" and how it can help us manage stressful times. (You can find links to related posts down below.) A simple way to take your emotional temperature is to stop once or twice (or however many) times a day and ask yourself, "How… Continue reading Care Package #3 for Stressful Times
My mom was in a serious car accident with my dad when she was twenty years old. They were driving on a mountainous road in Oregon. They missed a hairpin curve as they were driving in the dark in the rain, and their car went off the road backwards. They slid down into a ravine… Continue reading About My Mom: Paraplegia, Swimming, and Resilience
We can all become more resilient. And resilience is important because life can be really hard sometimes. One of the hardest things is when we feel like a big failure or we have a major setback due to some heartbreak or disappointment. During times like this, it can feel like our life is over or… Continue reading Five Ways to Become More Resilient When Failure and Disappointment Strike