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I wish it were that simple.
If I had a formula, I’d hand it right over.
What I can offer is a glimpse inside my personal toolbox.
They’re what keeps me moving forward even during times of high anxiety and stress.
LEAD WITH KINDNESS
Real growth begins with how gladly you’re able to see yourself.
I have this friend named Roger who embodies this really well.
Every day, he wakes up and says hello to himself in the mirror.
He does this without irony, and he often says it loudwith warmth and kindness toward himself.
That’s something I’ve been working to do as well.
Then I invite a second thought, something more intentional, more friendly.
And I choose that as my launching point.
The goal is not just to box out your inner criticit’s to push your gladness up front.
I take friendships very seriously.
My mom says that you should grant kids your trust rather than making them earn it.
This is her version of “starting kind.”
And by this I don’t mean sitting passively in front of your television or scrolling through your phone.
Find something that’s active, something that asks for your mind but uses your body as well.
Immerse yourself in a process.
And forgive yourself for temporarily ducking out of the storm.
Which side of this do I want to be on?
Going high isalwaysa test, as I see it.
