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Building Resilience: 5 Ways to Overcome Adversity (and Emerge Stronger)
One of my beliefs (right or wrong) is that a period of adversity is inevitable in the life of an individual. It is a universal experience that touches the lives of all, regardless of age, gender, or background. But I also believe that adversity can be a beautiful thing. When careers are ending and relationships are falling apart – it’s time to see the end of one chapter and the beginning of another. Building resilience is not about avoiding difficult situations; rather, it is about learning to navigate them with grace and courage. As such, resilience can only be built in the crucible of adversity. It isn’t something to be…
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When Self-Care Feels Like a Chore
We understand the importance of self-care and create daily, elaborate routines to engage in it. But life loves to throw us curveballs. You’ve been busy, you’ve been stressed, you’ve been travelling, your toddler is sleep-regressing, you have a demanding new boss. At the end of the day you’re tired and just want to sleep. That is great. Sleep is deeply restorative. I’m all for it! What I’m not for is forgetting yourself for long periods of time. Forgetting what your body needs, what your mind needs, or what your soul needs. I’ve been guilty of neglecting myself when caught up in the maelstrom of life, so I know how this…
