Hard times can be:
-car accident
-natural disaster
-job loss
-divorce
-death of a loved one
-losing a job
-severe illness
Today is an important day for me and my family.
Four years ago, on May 20th, my 10-year old nephew passed suddenly.
This was very difficult for all of us, as you can imagine.
Now that it has been four years, I’ve noticed how our family has shifted. We have really embraced our time together, we’ve become more grateful for little things, and we are much more positive. Even though we do miss him terribly.
A loyal reader/viewer of my weekly tips submitted the question of: how can I experience joy and contentment even in hard times?
This is close to my heart, and I think most of us can relate.
So let’s discuss how to experience joy even in hard times.
When something difficult is in our life, how can we feel better?
How can we cope?
In today’s video, I share 4 different ways that are proved most effective by research, and you can chose which one best fits you now.
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In light of the ritual I’ve made for myself for every year on May 20th, I ask you to remember your loved ones that have passed today in a positive way.
What joy did they bring you?
And don’t forget to say “I love you” to who needs to hear it. Make sure the ones you love, know you love them!
Lucinda – excellent advice tips for coping with stress and anxiety. I like all 4 of your tips, particularly finding a “silver lining” when going through hard times. That’s difficult to do in the heat or challenge of the moment, but valuable to step back, see the bigger picture, and think, “What can I learn from this situation, or dealing with this difficult person?” It takes discipline and effort to think that way, and when I’m able to, I find it worth the effort.