The term post-traumatic stress disorder—the psychological troubles that unfold after severe stressful events—is familiar to many. Far less known, however, is post-traumatic growth: our ability to rise stronger after adversity. I first encountered the term in Kelly McGonigal’s The Upside of Stress: Why Stress Is Good for You, and How to Get Good at It. Continue exploring
We know that one of the most important keys to success in any relationship is trust. But what about trust in ourselves?
What is our relationship with trust when things get difficult—when self-doubt creeps in, when we face criticism, or when we need to make an important decision? In moments like these, we may begin second-guessing ourselves, feeling small, thin, or loose, like we may float away. Once we recognize where we stand with ourselves and begin to nurture our relationship with trust, we can start to develop inner trust not just as a fleeting feeling, but as a lifelong skill. Continue exploring
