We may not ever be the same after the pandemic. But we can learn and grow and start anew if we have a mindset of hope.
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The decision about whether to confide in someone requires courage. But if you choose to open up to a trusted friend, it can deepen your connection, and lead to increased intimacy.
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It is never too late to learn to give ourselves nurturance and understanding, especially when we make mistakes.
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There is a sense of freedom that comes with not having to be in control of everything all the time. Life ebbs and flows, and sometimes all we can do is go with the current.
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All of us have times when we resist change. We find comfort and security in sameness. But at other times, when we’re ready, it can be exciting to think about personal renewal and growth.
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Our “shadow of possibilities" is the self we will grow into if we continue on our path of learning, stretching ourselves so that we become more fully formed.
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No matter how much you’re struggling, there is always hope. Many people find relief in therapy, which is known as “the talking cure.”
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Tools like mindfulness and meditation can help lessen suffering by allowing you to handle everyday problems from a more centered place.
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Sometimes we get so stuck in our struggles that it doesn’t occur to us that there are ways to infuse our lives with more joy, by eliminating the negatives and adding the positives.
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It’s human nature to want things to go our way. But the more tightly we hold onto our ideas of how things should be, the more we are disappointed when they don’t turn out that way. Managing our expectations can help.
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The pandemic has caused us to learn many new skills, and to change some of the ways we parent. In both cases, we are better served by keeping the emphasis on trying, and on good enough, rather than perfect, outcomes.
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It takes courage to stand up for ourselves and have difficult conversations, but doing so can actually improve, rather than damage, our relationships.
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