RESILIENCE TIPS

The first step out of a crisis is acceptance

Life presents many crises - whether through job loss, separation, death, or illness. As long as we suppress our emotions, overthink, or get stuck in negative thought patterns, it becomes difficult to regain strength. The key lies in acceptance.

Acceptance does not mean surrendering to fate but consciously acknowledging reality in order to take a new, self-determined direction. Only when we accept what has happened can we find solutions and emerge resilient from the crisis.

Three Tools for More Acceptance and Inner Strength

1. Reflection & Journaling

   • Write down: What can I change? What can't I change? What do I need to make a change? Who could support me?

   • This brings clarity and helps you realize that you are not entirely powerless.

2. Letting Go & Visualization

   • Write down burdensome thoughts on small pieces of paper and symbolically let them go—by burning them or throwing them into water.

   • Especially in times of grief, this can help release negative self-reproach while keeping the memory of a loved one alive.

3. Recognizing Impermanence

   • Reflect on past challenges you have overcome and how life has changed.

   • Pain, joy, loss, and happiness are all part of life—nothing lasts forever.

Mantra for the Moment

"Stop! I live in the here and now!"

Dwelling on the past or worrying about the future does not change the present. By focusing on the now, you create space for healing and new perspectives.

Conclusion:

Acceptance is the first step in overcoming crises and finding new strength. Use these tools to consciously and confidently shape your path forward.

"Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference."

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