Recreation is supposed to be funAre you incorporating recreation into your life regularly?

Recreation is defined as ‘activity done for enjoyment.’ It comes from the Latin ‘recreare’ which means to create again, renew, restore or revive.

Recreation is a great way to re-create your energy, improve your attitude and build resilience. Here’s why: Read the rest of this entry »

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Hope makes difficult bearableMaintaining a hopeful outlook is one of the traits The American Psychology Association identifies as being important to resilience. (apa.org)

Sounds easy and simplistic, doesn’t it? Read the rest of this entry »

What looks like courage...Today I was talking with a friend about something we both want to do. I openly admitted to her that I’m afraid. Terrified is more like it.

I felt vulnerable admitting that. She’s already making strides and moving forward. I don’t like being seen as weak, wimpy or as someone who gives up easily. I wasn’t sure how my confession would go over. Read the rest of this entry »