Everyone has experienced setbacks, hardships, and misfortunelearn how to cope.
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Everyone has experienced setbacks, hardships, and misfortune.
Without any adversity, life would be one straight and flat boring journey that prevents us from growing.
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We just want it to be over and move on.
Results included three themes:
Emotional Adversity
Humans are emotional creatures.
From sadness, joy, and anger to guilt, we feel emotions through all sorts of experiences.
Emotional adversity is when difficult emotions consume our daily lives and become barriers to our ability to function properly.
Our childhood, past experiences, relationships, and environment shaped how we view and manage our emotions.
Recognize and accept the range of emotions you may be experiencing.
Allow yourself to feel them without judgment orguilt.
Its OK to be upset, angry, or sad, says Miller.
An example ispost-traumatic stress disorder.
Our brainsneuroplasticityallows us to adapt and change through adversity.
Amental health professionalcan provide support, guidance and offer individualized treatment options for your needs.
How to Overcome Physical Adversity
Overcoming physical adversity differs from person to person depending on their situation.
Its important to take into consideration your specific needs and follow the guidance of your healthcare provider.
Mindfulness practices, meditation, and positive self-talk exercises can create a sense of calm and help you destress.
Social Adversity
Social adversity involves having trouble in relationships with others.
How to Overcome Financial Adversity
Financial adversity is a common source of stress for many people.
Its important to identify the problems and understand your needs and your relationship with money.
Be patient with yourself during the process and remember to celebrate small victories along the way.
They can help you identify coping mechanisms, manage trauma and heal from the experiences.
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