Coping
Life is going to give you lemons; often gigantic, smothering, sour lemons. Coping is a mechanism for dealing with unwanted, unexpected deluges of lemons.
Key components of successful coping strategies involve facing the challenge squarely in front of you. Acknowledge and accept your feelings. Don’t entertain negativity. Get out of the re-hashing, gnashing loop. Treat yourself with compassion.
Use inner resources of strength, positive self-esteem, confidence and faith to cope your way through difficult circumstances. Assess solutions that are in harmony with your higher self and then put them into action.
“Problems are not the problem, coping is the problem.” ~Virginia Satir
“Scientists have demonstrated that dramatic, positive changes can occur in our lives as a direct result of facing an extreme challenge – whether it’s coping with a serious illness, daring to quit smoking, or dealing with depression. Researchers call this ‘post-traumatic growth.'” ~ Jane McGonigal
“The cooperative, loving side of existence goes hand in hand with coping and power, but neither the one or the other can be neglected if life is to be gratifying.” ~Rollo May
I invite you this week to reflect on the strength and power of your coping skills.
Blessings!
