If you’ve ever been through a highly stressful event or series of events, you’ve been through a traumatic experience. A feeling of helplessness, horror, and in some cases, the challenges of a serious injury (or the threat of one) are common after these events. We spoke about this with “Through the Flames” author Allan Lokos.
Healing from adversity is a complex and personal journey that varies from person to person and depends on the nature and severity of the adversity you’ve experienced. Here are some general steps and strategies that can help you heal from adversity:
- Acknowledge your feelings
- Seek support
- Professional help
- Self-care
- Set realistic expectations
- Reflect and learn
- Develop coping strategies
- Build resilience
- Focus on the present
- Give back
- Set goals
- Forgive and let go
Remember that healing is a nonlinear process, and it’s normal to have ups and downs along the way. It’s essential to be patient and compassionate with yourself as you navigate your journey towards healing from adversity. If you find yourself struggling, don’t hesitate to seek professional help to assist you in your healing process.
So how do we heal from adversity?
Thanks to the following guests for participating:
Allan Lokos, founder of the Community Meditation Center in New York City and author of Through The Flames, spoke to me this week. Here is the full interview:
Business Life Coach and Rapid Transformational Therapy Practitioner Chris Melville, who runs Transform With Chris M
Intuitive coach for Cosmic Soul School, business mentor and Wellbeing Radio Host Natalie Farrell
Sarah Wells, life coach specialising with living with chronic illnesses
Here are some of the resources from the show:
Here is author Louise Hay in an interview before she passed away in 2017:
Books looked at this week:
Allan Lokos: Through the Flames: Overcoming Disaster Through Compassion, Patience, and Determination
Louise Hay: You Can Heal Your Life
PS. I do not receive commission for reviewing books and talks.
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