Can there ever be too much gratitude? Can we be thankful even in the smallest things? Thankfulness is about noticing and acknowledging the good in our lives. It can be for something external such as relationships, material things, experiences. And, it can be for something we have internally…resilience, talents, values. During this season there are, […]
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The Power of Peer Support
If you wanted to learn anything wouldn’t you seek out someone with experience? When I was a competitive swimmer – a long time ago, I might add! – our team would watch videos of the greats like Mark Spitz. When I started my healing from lyme symptoms I sought out someone who had recovered. When […]
How to Make it Through a Rough Patch
Hey, I just went through a month long trauma capsule. Fun times. And, I’m out of it now and really proud of myself! Let me share with you how I saw my way through. First, I practice daily the skills I share on this blog. That builds resilience and makes it much easier to shift […]
Can You Learn Resilience?
Have you ever had anyone tell you to pull yourself up from your bootstraps, to grit and force your way through? While having determination can be a helpful trait and sometimes even suck-it-up-buttercup can be useful in certain situations, these traits should not be your only tools. If you wanted to build something you wouldn’t […]
Riding the Wave: Managing Cycles of Depression
Depression is a complex mental health condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Its cyclical nature often makes it challenging to manage. However, there are strategies that can help individuals navigate the waves of depression and find periods of hope and resilience. Let’s explore the journey of a person I’ll call Ben (not his real […]
Navigating the Depths of Grief
Grief, a powerful force that can consume even the most resilient of souls, has a way of reshaping our lives in the most unexpected ways. I know this all too well, as I found myself plummeting into the depths of despair when I lost three people close to me in a short period of time. […]
“This Too Shall Pass”: Staying Hopeful Even When Mental Health Symptoms Arise
I understand how daunting it can be when symptoms arise. The weight of anxiety, depression, or other mental health conditions can feel overwhelming and unrelenting. But through my journey, I’ve learned that even in the midst of these difficult moments, there is hope. I remind myself, “This too shall pass”. When symptoms arise, it’s easy […]
Spirituality and Recovery: Finding Inner Strength and Peace
Spirituality and Recovery: Finding Inner Strength and Peace Spirituality plays an important part in many of our lives. It is not my intention to promote any particular religion, faith, or practice because spirituality encompasses a broad range of beliefs, practices, and values related to one’s particular search for meaning and purpose in life. For many […]
Self-care that may prevent crisis
Taking care of yourself is essential if you want to deal with the stresses of life that you can’t control. If you take care of your body and mind, you’ll be in a better position to thrive, but many people mistakenly consider self-care a frivolous extra rather than an essential part of their daily routine. […]
About Resilience
Resilience is the capacity to overcome obstacles, adversity, and stress. It is a skill that may be acquired and enhanced by various activities, including engaging in self-care, creating social networks, or learning coping mechanisms. When you are resilient, you can draw on your inner strength to overcome obstacles or setbacks like losing your job, being […]