Developing resilience is a personal journey. We don’t all react the same to the traumatic and stressful events in our lives. What works for one of us might not work for another.

We must maintain flexibility and balance in our lives as we deal with stressful circumstances and traumatic events. You can do this by:

• Letting yourself experience your emotions (at an appropriate time and place.)
• Taking action towards solutions to your problems
• Meeting your daily responsibilities
• Resting, nurturing and re-energizing yourself.
• Spending time with loved ones to gain support and encouragement.

A good roadmap, plan or strategy is required for your resilience journey as well as perseverance and trust in your ability to work your way around obstacles. You will gain courage and insight as you successfully navigate your way through narrow and rough roads.

There will be rest stops along the way, but you must remember that to get to the end of your journey, you need to continue moving forward.

You are More Than Enough,

Judi

This article originally appeared in the Autumn 2018 issue of CHOICES Magazine