#life-challenges
#life-challenges

4 weeks ago

Small Ways to Care for Yourself When Life Is a Lot

Self-care isn't selfish; it's what helps us show up more well-resourced for whatever comes our way.

Mindfulness

fromKqed

'Sorry, Baby' Conveys the Everyday Ordinariness of Terrible Things

Sorry, Baby explores the quiet and insidious nature of personal crises and the challenges of emerging adulthood.

fromBusiness Insider

I sold my Chicago condo to save money, but now I'm full of regret

The once-perfect suburban home had a new family, filled with hope, as I moved to a downtown Chicago condo to build a life filled with promise.

Chicago

fromBusiness Insider

Idris Elba says 'grim' memories of his pre-Hollywood job help keep him motivated

Elba told host Amy Poehler that he didn't find success until he was around 35 and that life before that was often difficult. "There were some very tough times," he said.

Film

fromIndependent

'Tomboy, profiterole baker, lover of musicals, we all miss her voice at end of the phone' - family of Elaine O'Hara share the eulogy the public never heard

Elaine O'Hara, a warm and vivid woman, is remembered for embracing life's challenges with joy, from being a tomboy to a rugby enthusiast.

Everyday cooking

Relationships

fromBuzzFeed

Women In Major Age Gap Relationships Are Sharing What It's Really Like

A significant age gap can be navigated successfully with mutual respect, understanding, and support.

UK politics

fromIrish Independent

Miriam O'Callaghan's memoir to be published in October

Miriam O'Callaghan's memoir reflects on her toughest year and coincides with the presidential election, ruling out her candidacy.

Retirement

Still Becoming: Growing in Life's Later Chapters

Aging can be a time for personal growth despite societal stereotypes.

Negative beliefs about aging can hinder well-being and change.

Finding Peace When Life Feels Unfair

True power lies in managing thoughts and reactions during overwhelming challenges.

Acceptance of unchangeable situations is essential for inner peace.

fromTiny Buddha

10 Days Only-14+ Life-Changing Tools for the Price of One! - Tiny Buddha

Emotional struggles inspire new creations, blending personal experience with a helpful product launch.

Wellness

"I'm Sure Your Patients Are Getting Better"

Psychotherapy emphasizes facing life's realities over achieving happiness.

Patients must find their own purpose post-therapy.

Therapeutic success is measured by freedom, not perfection.

Video games

fromFast Company

How learning like a gamer helped this high-school dropout succeed

In 'Elden Ring', players learn that death leads to growth and exploration through respawning mechanics.

From Victim to Victor

Embracing adversity can transform suffering into wisdom and personal growth.

An Awakening to the Possibility of Joy in Life

The most vivid part of the memory was running around. I felt alive. I gained some sort of sentience that I existed. The world puzzle pieces started coming together a little bit.

Mental health

fromBustle

I'm Afraid My Saturn Return Will Be An Absolute Sh*tshow

Saturn returns can bring upheaval but also opportunities for growth and reinvention.

Mental health

The Psychology of Pivoting

Pivoting isn't failure-it's awareness; life's challenges can redirect you towards better opportunities.

Use facts over feelings; interoception and reframing enhance decision-making.

Growth includes loops and setbacks which often indicate deeper learning.

#resilience

Mental health

Three Secrets of Resilient People

Resilience can be cultivated by changing perspectives on life's events and accepting struggle as a normal part of life.

Wellness

5 months ago

Family Deaths, Life-Threatening Illness-Play Ball!

Jim Clark exemplifies resilience by maintaining calm amid significant personal tragedies, emphasizing the importance of managing anxiety during tough times.

Mental health

Three Secrets of Resilient People

Wellness