These have been trying times for everyone, right? We have been experiencing situations beyond our wildest imaginations, making it difficult to navigate the unchartered waters. We want to encourage you to stay strong and rise above the world of negativity. We know the people of SW FL, and particularly, Sanibel, are a special group of people. They have been through lots of tough times and have come out strong.
We want to encourage you to hang in there and keep the faith! Here are a few tips we find helpful:
- Turn to God for comfort and strength daily. Search for promises in the Bible you can hold onto – Psalms is a good place to start. If you follow a different faith, find strength in your scriptures.
- Gather your tribe. Grief and stress are difficult, but you are not alone. Find a tribe of people to talk and share your feelings with. Nothing beats the love and support of those who love and accept you.
- Practice good health for yourself. Stop the binge-watching of bad news. Make sure you sleep, eat well, exercise, drink water not just coffee, and get outside and enjoy nature.
- Become adaptable. We cannot control this pandemic or any other bad situation. We can, however, do our part by staying close to God, remaining optimistic, spreading positivity, and adapting to changing times. Truth is nothing stays the same. Once you accept that, it makes adaptation easier!
- Surround yourself withpositive Sometimes we have to distance ourselves from those who bring us down. Do not be afraid to protect yourself.
- Watch your words. What you speak you become. If you find yourself constantly speaking negative words, complaining, judging, stop. Get a buddy to hold you accountable.
- Speak life to one another. Tell someone that you believe in them. Be a blessing to those around you. Help another human being.
- Choose to bepositive.