Sooner or later, we all have a crisis in our lives. It might be the death of a loved one, the end of a treasured relationship or the loss of a job. So how do we manage the emotional turmoil that comes with a sudden or unwelcome change?
3 Ways To Survive A Personal Crisis
I’ve found 3 strategies help me and my clients when life’s low points arrive:
Supportive people: Rely on the caring people in your life during hard times. There may be moments when it feels as if others seem to carry you when you cannot carry yourself. Open yourself to their generosity and allow them to help you.
Stay in the moment: When a crisis arrives, it’s natural to jump ahead to the future and worry about what problems–real and imagined–might lurk ahead. While it’s good to be prepared and informed, it’s also good to stay focused on the present, and take it one step at a time.
Feel what you feel: When emotional pain hits, you may want to run from it and bury yourself in distractions like busy activities or work. But running from your feelings just makes them hang around longer. Accept your emotions and allow them. Sometimes you may need the support of a counselor or therapist to do this so you can be guided and supported along the way.
About Dr. Darlene Mininni
She’s been called the "Dr. Oz of Emotional Health" because Dr. Darlene Mininni combines practical advice with the latest discoveries to show her audiences and clients how to live happier, more successful lives. Dr. Mininni is the author of The Emotional Toolkit, former producer and radio host of The Dr. Darlene Mininni Show in Los Angeles, and creator of UCLA’s award-winining happiness course for women, a class so popular applications jumped from 30 to 700 in 18 months. She has appeared on CNN, FOX, PBS, and NPR and been quoted in SELF, COSMO, Marie Claire, Woman’s Day, Ladies Home Journal, WebMD and Prevention. Dr. Mininni is Founder of Trait-20 Consulting and works privately with individuals and groups looking to create both inner and outer success.
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