Are you wrestling with a decision? Are you struggling with a difficult situation? Are you fighting with a friend, partner or parent?
It’s a frustrating place to be when you feel stuck. Nothing you say or do seems to be moving you in the direction you want to be. Instead you’re here feeling depressed, angry and hopeless.
Surprisingly, the one thing that will move you forward is the thing you’ve been avoiding.
Acceptance.
Acceptance doesn’t condone bad behavior or a difficult situation. On the contrary, when you stop fighting the present moment, you gain the energy to change.
Resisting what is won’t shift your situation. Responding without pause won’t permanently fix your emotional state.
When we learn to accept that we’re here unhappy, confused and wanting to be anywhere, but here, we’re acknowledging where we are now. Acceptance takes away the added stress of resistance.
You’re here afraid of your next holiday gathering, angry at a controlling friend, grumpy about the holiday season or stressed out as a mom. It’s awful place to be. Hopefully, you’ll find acceptance in our posts this week.
9 Signs of Emotional and Psychological Control
(Caregivers, Family & Friends) – This explains why that “friend” leaves you feeling ashamed, guilty and bad about yourself.
Naomi Judd on “Severe Depression,” Needing “Break” From Daughter Wynonna
(Celebrity Psychings) – No one’s immune to depression. That’s why we’re grateful Naomi Judd is not only seeking help, but speaking out on the challenges of living with mental illness.
How to Navigate Difficult Family Relationships
(Happily Imperfect) – Dreading your next family gathering? These survival strategies will help you have a better holiday this year.
Top 5 Reasons Grumpy People Are Awesome!
(Mental Health Humor) – If your inner Scrooge is on the loose, you’ll appreciate this post.
28 Day Healthy Family Breakfast Meal Plan (with 2 FREE downloads)
(Mommy Matters) – Scrambling to get breakfast on the table mom? This healthy menu and grocery list will help you stress less.
from World of Psychology http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2016/12/09/best-of-our-blogs-december-9-2016/
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