10 Sentences to Help Bounce Back from Adversity

Bounce back and move forward

Donnie Van Meer
ILLUMINATION’S MIRROR

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Life is becoming more complex, and that’s a wake-up call for us to become more resilient.

Resilience is our ability to adapt to uncertainty and bounce back from adversity and trauma.

Your reaction to adversity determines how your life will unfold. Your reaction has everything to do with your beliefs about yourself and how the world works.

Pondering the wisdom of these ten statements can give you the edge to quickly adapt and grow stronger.

I am a product of my choices, not my circumstances.

Instead of playing the victim, we focus on what we can control: our thoughts, attitudes, and behaviors.

Focusing on what you can do to make a difference will give you a greater sense of control and the motivation to take action, leading to lower levels of anxiety and stress.

Taking ownership and focusing on what you have control over is how you will overcome your obstacles in life. We start making the proper choices, and our lives get better.

I am not my thoughts.

Your thoughts are not you; they are your response to your environment, and thinking something…

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