How do you stay resilient in hard times?
Okay, so I’m pretty good at this…but for the rather sad reason that, since turning 40, life has sent some pretty hard times my way. For me it’s about deciding your own path through the difficulties…one small step at a time
So, my top tips are:
- Talk about it – I honestly find that vocalising a problem is often the first step to solving it. So, find that friend or work colleague who will just listen as you articulate the issue. Because amidst your talk, you’ll often find that you also starting to suggest ways forward for yourself. Try it; it’s magic!
- Step away (for a moment) – a short walk, a good night’s sleep, a car drive can also often work wonders in recharging those ‘let’s get on with this’ batteries.
- Laughter – ooh the best medicine as life starts to overwhelm. Call a pal, watch an episode of ‘Derry Girls’, try out a new viral dance craze with your kids…whatever floats your boat. But a humour is very reviving, gets life back in perspective and sends the good vibes of hope and lightness back into your mind.
- Know when to ask for help. Come on folks, I am sure you are often there to sort out other people’s problems. So, sometimes you need to swallow your pride and reach out for a bit of assistance yourself. You don’t have to battle life single-handed.
Sometimes, of course, we all have to resort to alcohol and chocolate…but on the whole, this sees me through!
If you could erase one bad habit from your life forever, which one would it be? We all have that one habit we know is not good for us, but we keep doing it anyway. Maybe it is procrastinating, overthinking, spending too much, eating late at night, getting angry too fast, or always putting yourself last. If you could wake up tomorrow and that habit was completely gone, never to come back again, which one would you choose, and how do you think your life would change without it?
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