For people who endure recurring periods of poor mental wellbeing, having a solid store of resilience can be our greatest asset. But how do we build resilience? And in fact CAN we build resilience? Yes! The great news is that there is plenty of research demonstrating that resilience can indeed be learned.
4 Reasons why resilience is a superpower!
Bad luck and adversity happen to everyone. After they pass we need to dust ourselves down and get on with life. Yet people prone to depression and addictive behaviors are especially vulnerable to the affects of stress. We don’t bounce back, and instead the stress sends them into a tailspin. So what can we do?
Is chamomile tea Nature’s benzo?
Did you know chamomile tea packs a hefty punch against stress? Yes, it does. Drinking a daily cup or two will greatly reduce your stress symptoms. So much so that chamomile tea is one of my non-negotiable self-care habits. It gives me a nice stable foundation, where stress has less of an impact, and I bounce back quicker. Put on the kettle and join me!
Educate yourself about your health issue!
Let me ask you a question: “What is the most effective way to avoid plunging into a spiral of low mood or relapse?” Not sure? Well, the answer is to learn as much as you can about yourself, your health issue, and how the two overlap.
Welcome to moodfoodmove!
Hello, I am Ava Blass: I run the moodfoodmove rodeo. It’s a delight to welcome you to the moodfoodmove website – which I hope will contribute something valuable to your quality of life. It is moodfoodmove’s hope that you’ll take good care of yourself.