Difficult emotions have often been compared to water. Their weight has the potential to pull us down under an ocean of sadness, fear, or anger. No wonder we try to resist, numb, and escape.
Budget-Friendly Tips for Reducing Tension at Home While Self-Isolating Amid COVID-19
Whether we’re feeling overwhelmed as we take on new and changing responsibilities, frustrated by our lack of space and alone time, or we’re struggling financially because of a coronavirus-related job loss, there are some things we can do to alleviate these tensions and improve life at home during COVID-19.
Starting with Compassion
Although I cannot change my privilege, through developing greater compassion, I can change the way that I see others and their individual circumstances. With a compassionate view, I can be better prepared to support movements, literature, and policies that seek to better represent my fellow Americans who are not being treated like fellow Americans.
Past Your Mental Spending Limit? Get into the Positive!
Self-Compassion: The Gift You Never Knew You Needed
How to Use a Growth Mindset to Improve the Quality of Your Relationships
Slow Down, Wait a Minute
Check Out Our New Flow Module!
Learning about flow can help you optimize your performance in a variety of activities, create meaning and fulfillment in your life, and establish healthier habits for yourself. It can help you recognize when you’re performing at your peak level, and understand why some activities involve peak performance.
The Wastefulness of Worrying
The greatest news of all is that with a solid plan you can stop thinking ahead and start participating in the present. After all, goals are only accomplished through our work in the present! Stay mindful, savor the journey, have self-compassion, and you can be happy on the way to achieving personal growth, not just once you get there.
