In difficult times, we have to be especially gentle and kind to ourselves, simply to get through the day.

Underneath the stress and anxiety, is a deep capacity to appreciate the little things.

It's not easy to rest. Especially when we don't feel like we deserve it. That's why we have to give ourselves permission to rest.

Resilience comes more easily when you cultivate an environment around yourself that is more conducive to healing and growing.

When we keep thinking about our stresses and anxieties, it helps to interrupt our rumination with an activity that engages our senses and pushes us to focus on the moment.

Sometimes, we end up in situations where we feel profoundly lost, despite intense preparation. When this happens, remember to stay present and be patient - a sense of direction will come, with time.

What does it mean to be a safe place for ourselves? Let's reflect on this question.

We can't process things if we aren't safe space for ourselves. But this can be hard, especially when we are conditioned to be deeply self-critical. So - give yourself permission, every day, to practice non-judgement.

Life changes in the blink of an eye. Things that we previously took for granted can vanish, virtually overnight. Don't let anxiety about the future, ruin what you have in the present. Appreciate the love you have, for yourself, for others and the world around you.

There's no one way to gather inspiration or seek guidance on a challenge. Whether it's diving into a good book or listening to a nostalgic song, never underestimate the power of creative work to inspire us and give us fresh perspectives on difficult situations.

This week, grab a friend, a partner, a family member and ask each other - what are you grateful for? Our loved ones can often can give us fresh perspectives on life and help us find different things to be grateful for.

Anxiety is all around us - but by engaging with our present, we allow ourselves to be hopeful, rather than hopeless.

Judging others feels good. Temporarily. But then it creates a deep sense of disconnection and distance. Beware of becoming addicted to it.

There is always more to do. Take an intentional pause, every day, to simply connect with your mind, body and spirit, and give yourself a break from daily responsibilities and stress.

Don't just jump to conclusions. Carefully examine what came before, during and after each moment.

Gratitude isn't just a journal entry - it's an invitation to change the way you see your life, for the better.

The change of seasons is an invitation to examine the recurring feelings, thoughts and behaviors that define you. Keep what works and learn to change what isn't.

Some situations don't change no matter how much of ourselves we give or sacrifice. That's when we know it's time to stop putting energy into them.

Things look bleak but there's always a chance of hope.

It's not your fault the world is burning. You did everything you could. Even when you may not have realized it, you were working very hard. You are enough and always have been. Don't forget it.