How do you separate yourself from the person you were to the person you are now?
 

Often when we go through traumatic experiences, we’re fundamentally changed. We can no longer see the world the way we once did, for better or for worse. There’s a grieving period that comes with trying to figure out who you are now.

I’ve been through several experiences myself, which I'll discuss during my free 3 day challenge. These five things have helped me to reconcile with my old life vs my new life, whether that’s been from giving up my daughter for adoption, going through divorce, or becoming so sick I almost lost my life.

1. Create a daily practice of gratitude.
2. Recite daily positive affirmations.
3. Get outside and walk noticing what is beautiful
4. Enjoy a get dressed routine, choose colorful, happy clothing.
5. Connect with a treasured friend who will let you vent

You’ll find even more lessons and tips like these by joining my 3 day challenge....

As it’s heart month, I want to talk about a specific type of pain and trauma…heartbreak. 

Did you know 50% of marriages fail after the age of 50? This means that if you’ve broken up with a partner or spouse, you’re not alone. I've been through two divorces. The last one took 9 grueling years to complete. I know your pain!

Heartbreak weighs us down. It can put us into a state of terrible anger, loneliness, and depression.

I’ve experienced several different types of heartbreak in my life, including giving up my daughter for adoption. All of these incidents required great healing.

In order to heal and process, you need to surround yourself with people who love you and care for you. Talking through your heartache and pain is the most healing thing you can do. It's so easy to feel alone in times of hardship. Take the time to reach out to people and fill them in on what's going on with you.

Here's moving prose about healing your pain:

“Grandma,...

How do you separate yourself from the person you were to the person you are now?

Often when we go through traumatic experiences, we’re fundamentally changed. We can no longer see the world the way we once did, for better or for worse. There’s a grieving period that comes with trying to figure out who you are now.

I’ve been through several experiences myself, which I detail in length in my upcoming book Zesty Changes. These five things have helped me to reconcile with my old life vs my new life, whether that’s been from giving up my daughter for adoption, going through divorces, or becoming so sick I almost lost my life.

• Create a daily practice of gratitude.

• Recite daily positive affirmations.

• Get outside and walk noticing what is beautiful.

• Enjoy a get dressed routine, choose colorful, happy clothing.

• Connect with a treasured friend who will let you vent.

You’ll find even more lessons and tips like these in Zesty Changes....