Link – How to Hold on to Healing in Times of Stress

ByMikeM Reading Time: 1 minute

We’ve all seen this, and we’ve asked the same questions:

Life throws you a curveball in the form of a breakup, an illness, or a change in your work situation. Suddenly, the behaviors, thoughts, and feelings you thought you had left behind come rushing back. You begin to doubt your self-improvement. Was your just an illusion?

No, but it is being challenged. Here are a few dos and don’ts to help you hold onto your healing during times of increased stress:

Go check them out, and let us know what works for you to hang on to your progress during stressful times.

https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/how-to-hold-on-to-healing-in-times-of-stress-0123184

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