By Paige Reist | Posted: November 01, 2018
Sometimes it all might seem hopeless: the world can look as though it’s a festering mess of prejudice and hatred, filled with violence on both the personal and the institutional level. It can be difficult to maintain hope, or to even justify focusing on yourself, but your well-being has more of an impact on the people around you than you realize. Taking time for self-care, healing, and to build up your inner fortress of protection is not selfish, but essential. You cannot make a difference if you are constantly drained.
This week’s Wellness Roundup is all about navigating both inner and outer turmoil, so that you can emerge into the world feeling strong in your convictions and in tune with yourself, while being a force of good in the world.
Finding a Way Forward when Tragic News Feels Unbearable
Robin F. Goodman, Ph.D, for Thrive Global
Every day, it seems we are faced with a new unspeakable and senseless tragedy. The news is filled with events that, if we let them, can attack our reserves of hope, lessen our faith in humanity, and leave us feeling powerless. In this article, Robin F. Goodman outlines strategies to overcome that feeling of hopelessness, harness your sense of justice, and be a force of good for those around us, including our children.
7 Attitudes of Truly Happy People
Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar for Art of Living
You have more control over your happiness than you’ve been led to believe. Happiness really does come from within, and regardless of your circumstances, you can take steps towards a more fulfilling life. In this article, Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar shares seven attitudes of truly happy people that you can tap into to increase your self-worth, improve your relationships, and find inner peace.
The Hidden Power of Self-Talk
Darlene Lancer for Thought Catalog
You are your most constant companion. You are who you wake up to in the morning, and who you fall asleep with at night. So are you aware of the way in which you speak to yourself? Darlene Lancer writes on how our self-talk develops, how it affects every aspect of our life, and how we can change our self-talk to become our most consistent and supportive ally.
How to Spot Your Emotional Triggers
Mariana Plata for Psychology Today
Emotional intelligence can be a tricky thing to begin to develop, but recognizing our emotional triggers is an effective first step. Mariana Plata writes on recognizing your particular emotional triggers, and working towards navigating the complex feelings that they bring up.
This week, we encourage you to fight for your happiness, and for the goodness and strength of the people around you. Even the smallest of positive actions radiates outwards through the lives of those you touch, so don’t let anyone tell you (including yourself!) that you can’t make a real difference.
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Paige Leigh Reist is a writer, editor, blogger, and writing instructor.
