Allowing your thoughts and emotions to run wild during difficult times, actually goes against your mental health and can only harm any form of mindfulness for yourself. If you can’t control your thoughts and emotions, you are in trouble forever.
When life feels in ruins, it’s important to remember that good can emerge from the bad. The time it takes to rebuild, however, often depends on whether you attempt to struggle through on your own or seek support to navigate the challenges. By reaching out for help, you can significantly shorten your struggle. You are on a journey of positive transformation—a process that takes time but is entirely within your reach. The sooner you let go of what no longer serves you, the sooner you can arrive at the fulfilling destination.
After a deeply traumatic event, I felt as though a part of me had died. I was forced to rebuild not only my life but my sense of self. I didn’t know who I was, what I wanted, or where I was headed. It felt like I was in constant survival mode, extinguishing one crisis after another to keep my life and business intact. The lingering effects of the trauma pulled me deeper into darkness.
A friend of mine shared a similar experience. Following her own trauma, she expressed that she no longer recognized herself. It took her five years to reconnect with her identity, She never seeked out any help. Her relationship had stripped away her joy—she wasn’t allowed to laugh or have fun and was accused of infidelity. In my case, every word I spoke was taken so seriously that I often chose silence instead. It can take you five years on your own, or six months to one year with professional assistance. The choice is always yours.
7 Steps to Reclaim Yourself and Strengthen Mental Health During Difficult Times:
- Prioritize Yourself
Understand and honor your values. By putting yourself first, you reinforce your mental health. - Practice Self-Love
Take time to nurture self-love. Be patient and kind to yourself as you reconnect with who you are. - Define Your Identity
Decide who you want to be, and align your actions with that vision. - Build a Support Network
Seek support from trusted individuals who have your best interests at heart. Strengthening these relationships can provide invaluable emotional reinforcement. - Transform Negative Self-Talk
Monitor your internal dialogue and replace negative thoughts with positive affirmations. Managing your thoughts and emotions is key to resilience. - Leverage Proven Techniques
My coaching practice offers evidence-based methods to help you release negative thoughts and emotions, enabling you to improve your mental health. - Seek Professional Guidance
Work with a professional who has firsthand experience with divorce and understands how to address root causes and generational trauma. Without addressing repeated patterns or inherited difficulties, these cycles often persist within family systems.
To strengthen your mental health and mindfulness during a divorce or difficult times, book one free session now to boost your self-worth, self-love, self-belief, self-confidence, peace and happiness, by contacting me on WhatsApp on 061-5630916. Discover how these proven successful techniques will benefit you long term.
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