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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 how difficult that process can be. Age plays no role in experiencing a life-altering event that may cause us to rebuild … Read more
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 being grateful for something every day? Do other people experience a genuine sense of gratitude when they interact with you or … Read more
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 the question becomes how do you handle life’s curveballs? What do you do to dig out from under the rubble when … Read more
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 just what you need! What? Surely not. Somehow despite all the drama, we have to stop being so serious and learn … Read more
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 well. How we respond to experiences can determine our future emotionally, physically, vocationally, relationally, spiritually, and financially. (I’ll talk more about … Read more
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? There can be both traumatic events and losses related to how people drive. Maybe you’ve been on the receiving end of … Read more
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 time. We wait for airplanes, taxis, Uber or Lyft drivers, buses, other cars; for events to start or vacations to start; … Read more
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 lives and do all they can to have a life without chaos and without being in constant motion. Maybe that’s because … Read more
Seems like we’re in and out of the process of rebuilding our lives. But no matter what stage we’re in, we need to consider the influences in our lives and how they are impacting our ability to rebuild our lives and move forward after traumatic events. Have you really thought about who is influencing you? … Read more
The process of rebuilding our lives after traumatic events can take time depending on how much of an impact the trauma has had on our lives and on our well-being. It also depends on how resilient (or able to bounce back) we might be. Whatever the situation, it’s important to remember that you can change your … Read more
Do you know anyone who’s been arrested? Chances are good that you do. Maybe it was a relative, boss, neighbor, or co-worker who drank too much at the office party or college party and had a ride in the police car afterward. They and their families will be rebuilding from that in some way. Maybe … Read more
Don’t you hate when relationships turn upside down? I do. How much they turn our lives upside down depends on how close we are to the other people and what exactly is tied into those relationships. For instance, if a relationship with an employer is damaged, it could impact your future ability to advance in … Read more