Rebuilding Our Bodies
After traumatic events, we often realize that we are drained, aren’t sleeping well, can’t focus or concentrate, run out of energy by mid-morning, and are reaching for more caffeine throughout the day. This tells …
Rebuilding Again
How many times have you found yourself rebuilding again? If you’re like most people who have lived a while, you know it is possible to find yourself rebuilding at any time. So you know …
The Power of Gratitude
How aware are you of your gratitude level? It’s good to work on gratitude all year long and not just at Thanksgiving and Christmas. Are you staying aware of the power of gratitude and …
How Do You Handle Life’s Curveballs?
Where do you start when you’ve had one curveball after another in life? I’m pretty sure I’m not the only one who has made big messes and has tried to dodge curveballs. Right? So …
There is Hope
Let’s face it, right now many people in the U.S. and in other countries are feeling hopeless. But believe it or not, there is hope. Hope is what keeps us going and keeps our …
How to Laugh at Life
Sometimes when traumas and losses hit over and over, it can become difficult to keep your head up, have a good attitude, expect good things, lighten up and laugh. But wait, laughing may be …
How to Boost the Immune System Naturally
How strong is your immune system right now? In this post, we will look at how to boost the immune system naturally. With all the stress from the Coronavirus-related issues like job losses, bills …
How to Cope in a Crisis?
Life is going along fine. You have a new car, a great job, a new condo, and someone to share life with. Then BAM! It happens. Something unexpected hits your life. Maybe it’s a …
Life Changing Opportunities
So many life experiences can occur that create a change of direction in our lives or a change in the way we think. In fact, those experiences may result in life-changing opportunities as …
How’s Your Driving?
Huh? What does your driving have to do with rebuilding your life after a trauma or loss? Well, for some it was someone’s driving that caused their trauma or loss. So how’s your driving? …
How to be Patient
Hmm…talk about a challenging subject. I think nearly all of us can stand to improve on patience in some way. How patient are you? Think about how many times we wait in a day’s …
Do You Create Calm or Chaos?
If you had the choice, which is it that you prefer, calm or chaos? I thrive on peace and calm, but that doesn’t always happen. Dream on. Sometimes individuals who have survived traumas crave peaceful …