Shame & Guilt
When we share our story with others who respond with empathy and understanding, shame cannot survive, it starts to diminish. -Calm app
Journaling
At the top of your journal ask yourself, how can I make this situation less difficult? -Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins
Chronic Pain
Per APA: 1 out of 5 Americans have chronic pain.
Staying Calm
One commonality of survivors of extreme circumstances is that they stayed calm in order to preserve oxygen and energy so they can focus on situational-awareness
Growth
Real growth is meant to be hard, in the meantime, acknowledge the mini-growths along the way. -yoga instructor
Exercise & Cognitive Functioning
American Psychological Association > Exercise is correlated with an immediate improvement in cognitive functioning, even in the case of one off workouts.
Nightmares
Sometimes, we can find the positive, a neutral, or reframe in a nightmare in order to lessen some of its power/impact. -Dr. P
9/11 Veterans & Post-Traumatic Growth
APA Trauma Journal: 9/11 Veterans show post-traumatic growth when they seek social support, have gratitude, and/or have spiritual growth/engagements.
Self-Compassion & PTSD
APA Trauma Journal: Self-compassion mitigates/reduces PTSD symptoms.