Ep 121: Surviving Not Thriving

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">It’s time to stop judging ourselves and normalize the struggles. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">When the world experienced quarantining & social distancing, our mental health became a more acceptable topic to discuss. There were silver linings during that time, but there were also days it may have felt more like surviving not thriving. Now that we are all learning to deal with the aftermath of a global pandemic, it’s even more important to acknowledge the seasons of struggle and find ways to get to the other side of it. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">I’ve learned to manage expectations of what a good life looks like. It won’t be perfect. I thank God for the tough times so I can appreciate the good ones even more. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Highlights from this episode:</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">(00:53) Reflections post-pandemic</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">(05:00) Let’s have a heart to heart</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">(08:37) Practicing gratitude</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">(11:07) Surround yourself with the right people</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">(15:48) You do not need the perfect life to thrive</span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Mentioned on this episode:</strong></p> <p><a href= "https://www.everythingwithstyle.com/post/episode-060-ask-for-help"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Ep 60: Ask For Help</span></a></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Dirty Jobs with Mike Rowe </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">I hope this episode helps ease the pressure we put on ourselves. Remember, it’s okay to not be okay. You aren’t alone. Give yourself grace and ask for help. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Ready to feel the peace and freedom that comes from getting organized without the stress and overwhelm? Keep it simple with my FREE</span> <a href= "https://www.everythingwithstyle.com/3-e-s-checklist"><span