I heard health coach and author Amy Kurtz say something that changed my worldview of healing and health. On Insights at the Edge, she said, “Healing is a journey, not a destination.” Although she was talking about chronic illness, I think anyone struggling with their health can appreciate that statement.
What if we were to view health not as some perfect, unattainable goal, but something that teaches us to be kinder, gentler and caring to ourselves?
Can we perceive our pain and struggle as insightful friends? Can we view it as messages highlighting areas of our lives that need exploration and tending?
It’s changed the way I view my own illness. Along with our posts this week on control, narcissism, stress and relationships let it bring hope to all who feel hopeless.
Paper Napkin Mental Health Challenge #2: Sphere of Control
(Stress Better) – Feel helpless and disempowered in your own life? Renee teaches us a simple way to take back control.
Spot a Narcissist by His Need to Put You (and Everyone) Down
(Knotted) – Not all narcissists are loud and obnoxious, but all will do this to you.
27 Signs of Superficial Relationships
(NLP Discoveries) – You’re a deep person trying to connect with other deeply felt people. But if your relationships look like this, you might want to keep searching.
I Think Mom Has a Mental Disorder
(Strength Over Adversity) – When we grow up hurt and abused as children, we look for answers as adults. Sarah’s spent her entire life wondering, “Why?” and after reconnecting with her mother, this is what she realized.
6 Tips to Manage Stress and Avoid Burnout at Work
(Working Well) – Feeling burnt out? Here are six strategies to help you find calm during stressful times.
from World of Psychology http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2017/01/20/best-of-our-blogs-january-20-2017/
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