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So grateful to witness Theresa Bodnar give this inspiring TEDx talk about the power of gratitude and perspective in developing and enhancing resilience. I am blessed to be surrounded by people doing such amazing work in this world. Thank you Theresa, for sharing your light and wisdom with us! Also, be sure to check out her book Get UPP! for a unique view of positive psychology through poetry!

The Gift of Gratitude in Foresight | Theresa Bodnar | TEDxWilmingtonLive Would you like to get better at dealing with change and life challenges? Army Master Resilience Trainer and Positive Psychology Practitioner Theresa Bodnar s...

Did you know? People who are less resilient going into a traumatic experience are more likely to experience posttraumatic growth? It's the experience of the bending and breaking that allows the biggest opportunity for new growth to form. I am grateful that today I can see the new growth the storms have given me in my life, and because of that, the ability to see a deeper meaning in my experiences. Thanks to Stephen Joseph for the amazing book, What Doesn't Kill Us.

We all need a bit more self love in our life! This is a fun way to share with the kiddos...

5-Day Self-Love Challenge for Children This 5-day self-love challenge has five fun and engaging printable activities for children! It is designed to help them: learn how to love themselves to discover their strengths and self-worth practice key growth mindset affirmations Encourage your child to take on this fun challenge and join them a...

Registration is officially open for our "Twist on the 12 Steps" group well-being program! Take 12 Steps to well-being! Visit the site to learn more. Free one-one-one information session for anyone interested - fully virtual option + face to face in Baltimore!

T12 in Balto, MD | The Clear Mind Project T12 - Experience. Something. Different. Take a TWIST on the Twelve Steps TM Dear Amazing Life & Recovery Warrior, I want you to know you are capable and deservin

Perhaps I'll read this every day....!

Why Failure Is More Important Than Success As an entrepreneur of ten years I've learned all too well what failure feels like. The perpetual wheel of reinventing myself has been the only constant i...

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Finally, some news! Check out this recent article that explains how working with the unconscious mind can be a better way to change behavior and create small habits. Read the Article

I tried mindfulness to quit drinking. It actually worked. It's about learning to be with yourself without searching for the exits

I used to think progress and growth meant I should be experiencing less struggle and negative feelings or experiences. I have learned the truth is that progress means feeling better equipped to handle these things when they come. My definition of success changed. It became simply to be myself, experience my feelings, grow, learn, and move forward. True thriving means experiencing a full range of emotions and appreciating what they each bring to the table, and trusting myself to experience without being overcome.

How Walking Mindfully Can Improve Your Health The key to mindfully walking, as with everything that supports our health, is to practice it daily. You will be amazed how energizing it can be!

Research shows that our brains have a built in negativity bias. For survival, it has been more important to notice and react to the bad experiences than to savor the good ones. Painful experiences tend to be more memorable and longer lasting than happy ones. However, we don't have to be victims of this bias! We can work to counteract this natural way of noticing the negative more. In relationships and experiences, it takes about 5 positive interactions to outweigh a single bad one, so being intentional about how we invest our time, interact with others, and what is building vs. draining us each day is key. Look for and write down good things you see each day. Share them. Never underestimate the power of small things! Spend an extra 30 seconds really savoring your good experiences. Feel it in your body and soul. Having a bad day? Choose positive activities or people to tip the scales.

Great principles for recovery - and for making any important changes in life.

13 Things You Should Give Up If You Want To Be Successful ”Somebody once told me the definition of hell: