The Upward Spiral of Resilience

The Upward Spiral of Resilience

Resilient Life #7 Exercising your capacity for resilience does not exempt you from problems. Neither does it mean that you must be perfect. As Anna Quindlen says, “What is really hard, and really amazing, is giving up on being perfect and beginning the work of...
Surprised by “There”

Surprised by “There”

Resilient Life #6 As you step into the groove of resilience, you may be shocked to find yourself serving again. You will not sit back, self-satisfied that you made it, hoping you never face another challenge. Rather, you will live the dream that puts you back in the...
Facing Your Giants

Facing Your Giants

Resilient Life #5 Just about the time you get really excited about your dreams and your plans, some giant will pop his head out. Even if the dream is big and especially if the planning is wise, those recurring giants will raise their ugly heads. Becoming resilient...
Planning Again

Planning Again

Resilient Life #4 When plans fail, you may find it formidable to start again. Whether the strategy did not work or you did not work the strategy, it takes courage to go again. Good news, you have courage within you. Visualize your goal, your dream. See the details....
Dreaming Again

Dreaming Again

Resilient Life #3 When life crashes and adversity happen, it hurts. You may find that you are exhausted, depressed, and disoriented for a long time. But, as you sense that it is time to re-emerge into a new season, I encourage you to dream a satisfying new dream and...
Understanding Your System

Understanding Your System

Resilient Life #2 You are unique! No other person will ever have the same beauty, quirks, or contribution to life that you have right now in the way that only you can do. Your tone of voice, sense of humor, distinct smell, peculiar walk, and loves are specific to you....
Face Reality

Face Reality

Resilient Life #1 You will know the truth and the truth will set you free. Jesus said that. But, I would like to add some important elements. You will know the truth, the truth will hurt quite a bit, and then if you face it and do something about it, the truth will...
Simplify

Simplify

Change for Good #3 If you sense that you are overwhelmed, then this word is for you: simplify. Caregiving scenarios, corporate work mazes, financial burden…these and many other situations are rife with complexity. In the midst of so many steps and options and...
3 Thought Corrections

3 Thought Corrections

Change for Good #2 Becoming aware of three of the most common debilitating thought habits, can empower you to stop them in their tracks and realign your thinking. All-or-nothing thinking. Rooted in perfectionistic impulses, you may catch yourself thinking this way....
Think. Feel. Do.

Think. Feel. Do.

Change for Good #1 Peeling yourself off of the couch when you are filled with a sense of post-holiday malaise can be difficult. But, it’s a new year! Fresh start. So, let’s examine what’s happening and re-program for the good. If you find it challenging to take action...

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