When bumps in the road leave you rattled, consider the following ideas, in steps: 1. less denial and more awareness 2. taking a moment and a few deep breaths 3 . owning your reality, not what it should be 4. being (really) honest with yourself 5. listening to the voice inside (no, not that one, the other one) 6. simplifying the immediate as best possible, even for a little bit 7. finding support where you have it 8. loving yourself (firmly if needed, but always with … [Read more...]