Bouncing Back From Difficulty
Ways of bouncing back from difficulty
Remind yourself of your values and purpose. Aim to see the big picture.
Focus on the here and now. Work on letting go of the past. Try not to engage in thoughts worrying about tomorrow. We tend to see the future less resolved than it will be.
Remind yourself that you are going through times that are not “normal times”. It won’t last forever. Overgeneralizing is a cognitive fallacy where we see a pattern based on a single event and are being overly broad in the conclusion we draw “This will suck forever“. No it won’t!
Maintain a positive outlook. Snap out with a laughter, or a workout. When we are stressed we tend to pay attention to information that “evidences” how bad things are and discount the positives (mental filter). We also tend to assume that because we feel a certain way what we think must be true (emotional reasoning). Your mind is playing tricks on you even more during stressful times.
Continue to enjoy the simple joys in life. Your morning cup of tea. Your weekly yoga. Stick to what works for you normally. Appreciating the simple joys of life give us peace even during turbulent times
Actively work on solving your problems, one chunk at a time. No need to be a superhero. Small steps and a sustainable pace. You got this!
Rely on others. Ask for help! It is not a virtue to struggle alone. Give others the opportunity to give! Practice receiving!
Resist the negative self-talk and the blaming of yourself. In stressful situations we tend to take more blame than what is fair to us. Stop “should have”-ing yourself.
Take care of yourself. Take care of yourself. Take care of yourself. You cannot tackle any challenge if you are depleted and sleep deprived. In fact, you have to take extra care of yourself during difficult times by turning your self care routine up a notch. This is the time to be selfish!! You need everything that you can get. Start by giving it to yourself.
