During an episode of the show, “Ted Lasso,” Ted expresses anger towards his mother for not working on herself. When we are upset with others, who really needs to do the work? And what does this involve? How can we free ourselves of the pain we experience by the actions or inactions of others?
Read MoreHave you ever caught your mind running out of control? Creating a mental movie of what should have been? It happened to me and my daughter when she got into a ski accident where we kept wanting to rewind time in our minds.
When we argue with reality, it just causes us pain. It takes constant awareness of what thoughts we are believing if we want to stay mentally well. It takes determination, skills, and resources to stay in a healthy state of mind.
My daughter's recent ski accident was not only another opportunity to practice my mental wellness strategies and skills, but it was also a wonderful opportunity to welcome the wisdom that is around me when I am open to hearing and receiving it.
Be sure to check out my latest blog for a strategy on how to manage painful thoughts you are stuck in "what should have been..."
