Emotional Victory Over the Pandemic: Re-Connection and Re-Direction

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How are you doing as we continue to move beyond the Covid Pandemic?  

Are you ready for re-connection and re-direction?

Become Aware and Acknowledge: The world continues to grapple with safety, especially in the wake of various vaccinations (and boosters), while still facing the occurrence of  Covid variants. As you experience increasing safety, aim for ways to connect and resume those things that are meaningful.  


RE-CONNECT with yourself, with others and with life:

  • Worship 
  • Work 
  • Family, Friends and Other Relationships
  • Healthcare and Wellness
  • Recreational and fun activities


Assess: Determine how well you are doing, in spite of the past 24 months of this major disruptive event. It is important to identify the ways you cope and continue to get through this experience.  What has enabled you to get to today?

Recognize  and celebrate how you:

  • Survived
  • Thrived
  •  Became More Resilient
  • Became More Grateful and Appreciative
  • Became More Wise
  • Displayed Grace

Address: Decide ways you wish to embrace change and move ahead;

Recognize, celebrate and utilize ways you:

  • Adapted to change
  • Became innovative and creative
  • Pivoted and did things differently 
  • Learned something new
  • Exhibited and increased in confidence and courage


RE-DIRECT and move in directions that enable you to:

  • Embrace new and enlightening ideas
  • Experience exciting and different paths
  • Accomplish desired goals
  •  Enjoy new experiences
  • Become more empowered
  • Heal, learn and grow
  • Exercise your ingenuity
  • Experience increased happiness
For more information about Dr. Diane Kern and her mental wellness services, visit: https://www.happyandhealthyu.com/














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