Why did your life fall apart? Was it your divorce? Did you lose your job? Was it a fall out with a friend? Did the family secrets come out? Drowning in debt? Were you betrayed? Had a health scare? Maybe you lost someone close to you and it seemed your world spiraled out of control.
Breakdowns, as awful as they are to experience, can create breakthroughs. Falling apart requires that we eventually rebuild our lives from out of the rubble. Sometimes dealing with grief, depression, hopeless and insecurities can make it nearly impossible to find motivation. I need you to try.
Human beings are remarkably resilient. If we can muster up the courage to face it, we’re capable of bouncing back from almost anything. Moving forward may only mean baby-steps and not the leaps and bounds we crave. Be gentle with yourself. It’s a process.
Take inventory of your life. Mourn. Work through your feelings. Learn to like yourself. Channel your energies into identifying your mistakes and how you can learn from the past. Examine your life, redefine your priorities and discover what is meaningful to you. Rediscover who you used to be. Discover who you want to be. Use this as an opportunity for growth and maturity. Decide who you are and what you want for your future. Discover the new you.
This process takes time, patience and dedication. You don’t have to do it alone. Seek help. Imagine emerging as a centered, stable and self-assured person. You can put the pieces of your puzzle back together anyway you choose. Choose you.
