Real Life Resilience

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𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝗠𝗨𝗖𝗛 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗲𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿? . Writing. ✍🏽 . Not publishing. . Not spewing your anger across the internet to strangers. . Not villifying everyone who doesn't agree with you to anyone who will listen. . Simply write your thoughts. . Get to know yourself. Just you and your notebook 📓 𝐀𝐬𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟: Why am I angry? . 𝐀𝐬𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟: What really happened? What are the facts? . 𝐀𝐬𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟: What can I learn from this? What does this make possible? What are other sides to the story I may be missing? . Get the junk out of your head. Partial sentences. Mere words. Don't stop for grammar, punctuation, anything at all❗ . I challenge you to keep your pencil to the paper and write for a solid 10 minutes without pausing at all. . Then let it sit.... . For a day... . For 3 days... . For a week... . And then pull the gems out -- the golden nuggets of reason you might find -- and publish those. If there are none...throw it away.... ...and keep writing. p.s. It doesn't have to be anger. You can write through any thought or emotion you have. It's incredibly healing. Will you take up the challenge and write freely, truthfully, unashamedly...for yourself...for 10 minutes this week? #writingtoheal #resilience #resiliencecoach https://www.instagram.com/p/CXREEDirP9h/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Starts in 2 days! A Stunt Writing class where you'll learn how to build a growth mindset, overcome resistance, and challenge your "shoulds, coulds, and woulds." It's for anyone looking for a program to overcome issues and become mentally stronger. Use code REAL10 to get 10% off your registration  here: https://www.memoirclass.com/stunt_writing_for_personal_growth One of our speakers from the Life Story Summit, Erin Jourdan Berrios, teaches this class starting April 11, and has offered 10% off registration for friends of Real Life Resilience. Erin has taught Stunt Writing for Personal Growth to thousands of students from around the world to rave reviews.  While every student may have a different issue, Stunt Writing takes you through a 5-week plan of learning to look at the problem differently by stretching your point of view using experiential exercises and writing prompts. https://www.instagram.com/p/CNeMZC9j-vh/?igshid=1182ns4f7lvic

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Legacy Letter? You've gotta check this out. It is the MOST POWERFUL and easiest way to share your values, and your love with your family and friends. Emma Fulenwider taught a pop-up class inside the Life Story Summit Facebook group this morning. Want the full lesson? Join us free at lifestorysummit.com https://www.instagram.com/p/CLzpJNvDdJe/?igshid=t4rd0jgxhsqy

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The Life Story Summit starts TOMORROW! Lifestorysummit.com so let's chat about YOUR life story. What descriptive title would you use? Think along the lines of @six.word.memoirs #sixwordmemoirs (but you can squeeze in a couple more here if you want) - - - - - - - #sixwords #memoir #lifestory #writingtoheal #tellyourstory https://www.instagram.com/p/CLusrdJji51/?igshid=1f4zoet2tkmx7

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Ways to Boost Kids Resilience Through Pandemic and Trauma.... Parents, teachers, and family members can make a huge impact for the kids in our lives, even during the pandemic. Even ONE simple action can make a lifetime of difference. Listen as Dr. Lorry Leigh Belhumeur of Western Youth Services talks about adverse childhood experiences (ACES) and explains how we can have hope for our kids who've been through different types of trauma.

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How can you escape when you've spent all your energy adapting to your abusive relationship? It's possible to build connections that will help you BEFORE you start to leave and AFTER you leave. 

 In this video, we talk about “boiling frog syndrome” and how it relates to abuse in a relationship. How do you know if you are the frog slowly boiling in your situation? Have you adapted to emotional abuse?  Jordan Harbinger shows how you can build the connections you need to recognize and escape a toxic relationship.

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Don't Get Into Another Toxic Relationship! You get out of one toxic relationship, then find yourself connecting with "the love of your life" and soon find out it's ANOTHER toxic relationship. It looked so different. Donna Andersen, founder of Love Fraud and prolific author/expert on recovering from narcissistic relationship shares with us how to stop jumping from one toxic relationship to another, how to prevent relationship scams, and get beyond unhealthy relationships.

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How to Make Boundaries Obsolete and Find The Relationship You Dream of

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Confidence in Dating After a Toxic Relationship -  Getting your confidence back after a toxic relationship may seem impossible. But DATING after a toxic relationship? Kimmy Seltzer says that feeling sexy, lovable, and confident IS possible, and tells us how.

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It's never too late to begin telling your story, to begin writing to heal and to develop resilience. And you know what? Writing a good story can be learned! Certain elements can turn any writing into a fascinating read. Whether you're just discovering your story or looking to publish soon, these elements can boost your story IQ. Writing to Heal and Develop Resilience - Life Storytelling Writer’s Guide

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Some challenges we HAVE to endure. But your adversity quotient stems from those life challenges that you CHOOSE to tackle. What? Yes, some things we put ourselves through on purpose in order to grow and learn, and become stronger and more resilient. Check out this video to discover your adversity quotient...

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Negotiate With Success (Know Your Non-Negotiables) with Corine Wofford - What if you used effective negotiation techniques to negotiate with success? To WIN in your life? America's Be The Difference Mentor - Corine Wofford - shares her top negotiation strategies to help you find and establish your non-negotiables, be creative in problem-solving your tough relationships, and negotiate with success. Don't miss her techniques and her free gift: The Top 3 Negotiation Breakthroughs, Blunders, and Solutions!

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Reconnect: When Past Conflict Shapes Your Future - with Ed Cyzewski

Childhood conflict brought a habit of worry and anxiety into Ed Cyzewski's adult life. As a young man, he faced resulting mental health challenges from that conflict and ongoing tension. Watch to see how his anxiety showed up, and how he managed it in unique ways.

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What happens when you grow up with an emotionally and verbally abusive father? Writer Lorna Rose was not allowed to even have a voice.  On top of that, when she was 16, she discovered her dad's bigamy: he had another family, and had gone back and forth to another Chicago suburb for 14 years. In this video, we talk about how that verbal abuse and emotional abuse played out into her adult life, and her three steps to turn that around.

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I recently surveyed my email list and they responded like crazy. It's incredibly difficult to find a REAL solution to tough stories (i.e., tough relationships). Challenges like: --moving forward without looking back --shame --no resolution to damaged relationships --mental blocks like "What will people think?" --desire for closure --fear... don't want to do the wrong thing --doing it alone --negative self-talk --living in darkness, can't find the light --getting him out of my head, why did he do this? --getting past the hurt and trauma --self-forgiveness --anxiety, feeling stuck --letting go of the illusion that was my relationship And so many more challenges.... There is a solution! And you may not realize how simple the solution is. It's writing those tough stories out in a way that YOU gain control over them! Check it out the link in the bio for more info.... https://www.instagram.com/p/CAidyuQDs4M/?igshid=1cywvabl9y84r

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Best Resources for Emotional Abuse Recovery and Resilience -  You’ve been in survival mode for so long, you may have lost your sense of self. What were you like before you were victimized by your toxic ex? It’s so hard to remember. The good news? YOU ARE NOT ALONE. Many amazing women have risen from the ashes of a difficult relationship. They are not only surviving, but THRIVING. You can, too! The even better news? Many of these incredible role models have recommended books that can help you follow in their footsteps to freedom. How do you figure out which are the best to read in your limited free time? Not to worry! I’ve curated a list of 35 Books For Emotional Abuse Recovery and Resilience. The most complete reference guide on emotional abuse you've ever seen - including the number ONE BOOK that is MOST recommended by emotional abuse survivors and thrivers.

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Guide to Freewriting Your Life Stories- You’ve come through some incredibly hard things in your life. You survived a tough relationship. Now that you’re on the other side, how can you heal from your emotional wounds? One very effective method I’ve found is to write down your stories. When you freewrite your difficult times it helps you to see the lessons within these times, and truly heal from the inside out. But, how do you get started? Check out this video to find out...Download mentioned: Guide to Freewriting Your Life Stories: https://www.lifestorylaboratory.com/freewriting