{"id":1436,"date":"2020-06-29T01:20:33","date_gmt":"2020-06-29T01:20:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/?p=1436"},"modified":"2023-04-12T20:54:05","modified_gmt":"2023-04-12T20:54:05","slug":"compassion-grit-or-courage-to-overcome-struggles-can-you-have-them-all","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/2020\/06\/compassion-grit-or-courage-to-overcome-struggles-can-you-have-them-all\/","title":{"rendered":"Compassion, Grit, or Courage to Overcome Struggles\u2026 Can you Have Them All?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1437\" src=\"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2020\/06\/adventure-1807524_1920-300x184.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"184\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2020\/06\/adventure-1807524_1920-300x184.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2020\/06\/adventure-1807524_1920-1024x628.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2020\/06\/adventure-1807524_1920-768x471.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2020\/06\/adventure-1807524_1920-1536x942.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2020\/06\/adventure-1807524_1920.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Even before the current condition of our world, reserves for our cognitive and physical resiliency were already diminished. The added stress of daily uncertainty and wavering restrictions and precautions for leaving the home have left most individuals even more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nami.org\/Blogs\/NAMI-Blog\/March-2020\/Coronavirus-Mental-Health-Coping-Strategies\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">exhausted<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S0889159120309545?via%3Dihub\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">research review<\/a> of 43 studies regarding the mental health of our society was recently released. The authors report that since the crisis, people are more depressed, anxious, and sleep deprived.<\/p>\n<p>Many feel they need to push-through in order to survive; however, being in \u201cconstant go-mode\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/2020\/04\/keeping-up-with-the-news-fomo-or-brain-foe-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">literally changes your brain<\/a>, but not for the good. Furthermore, being in chronic stress with no time to reset has a lot of <a href=\"https:\/\/dr-lobisco.com\/hormones-stress-high-cortisol-levels-naturopathic-doctor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">downstream detrimental physical effects<\/a>. These include achy joints, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/stressed-out-belly#definition\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">belly bloat and digestive issues<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC2045620\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">skin<\/a> changes, and <a href=\"http:\/\/paleoforwomen.com\/low-on-progesterone-stress-reduction-might-be-the-only-one-way-to-hack-it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">hormonal imbalance<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>How do we stop the hamster wheel and move toward a path of more fulfillment?<\/p>\n<p>Doing more is not the answer, at least not in a panicked state.<\/p>\n<p>It has been shown that our perception during stressful times can make a difference on how we are impacted, both mentally and physically. (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/us\/basics\/stress\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">source,<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/dr-lobisco.com\/making-friends-with-stress\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">source,<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/living-well\/2013\/09\/post-10\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">source<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/dr-lobisco.com\/can-essential-oils-balance-stress-effects-and-hormones\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">source<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/dr-lobisco.com\/naturopathic-doctor-approaches-to-mindfulness-and-mental-health\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">source<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/dr-lobisco.com\/why-meditation-stress-relief-is-natural-medicine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">source<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/psycnet.apa.org\/doiLanding?doi=10.1037%2Fa0026743\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">source)<\/a><\/p>\n<p>In my latest article, I explain how to move through struggles with a clearer mindset. To do this, we need a combination of self-compassion, purpose, and grit.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dr-lobisco.com\/compassion-grit-self-compassion-kindness-coping-struggles-crisis-anxiety\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Click here<\/a> to read more.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"vc_cta3-content\">\n<h3><strong>Exclusive Content on Essential Oils for Natural Healing<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Specializing in Digestive, Women\u2019s, and Emotional Health<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1271\" src=\"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2020\/02\/essential-oils-2535233_1920-1-239x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"239\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2020\/02\/essential-oils-2535233_1920-1-239x300.jpg 239w, https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2020\/02\/essential-oils-2535233_1920-1-815x1024.jpg 815w, https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2020\/02\/essential-oils-2535233_1920-1-768x964.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2020\/02\/essential-oils-2535233_1920-1-1223x1536.jpg 1223w, https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2020\/02\/essential-oils-2535233_1920-1.jpg 1529w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 239px) 100vw, 239px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-inner\">\n<div class=\"post-content entry-content single-post-content\">\n<div class=\"post-inner\">\n<div class=\"post-content entry-content single-post-content\">\n<div class=\"post-inner\">\n<div class=\"post-content entry-content single-post-content\">\n<div class=\"post-inner\">\n<div class=\"post-content entry-content single-post-content\">\n<div class=\"post-inner\">\n<div class=\"post-content entry-content single-post-content\">\n<div class=\"post-inner\">\n<div class=\"post-content entry-content single-post-content\">\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dr-lobisco.marketingscents.com\/cp\/23840\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Access My Free Resource Guide Now<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\">\n<div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"vc_column-inner\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\">\n<div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"vc_column-inner\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p><em>This material is for information purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or prescribe for any illness. You should check with your doctor regarding implementing any new strategies into your wellness regime. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. (<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/dr-lobisco.com\/affiliate-disclosure\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>Affiliation link.<\/em><\/a><em>)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>According to experts and the World Health Organization (WHO), there is no <a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/emergencies\/diseases\/novel-coronavirus-2019\/advice-for-public\/myth-busters\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">approved standard of care treatment, cure, or preventative for COVID-19<\/a>. Supportive measures and containment are in full force as a result. Please see the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus\/2019-ncov\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CDC website<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/health.ny.gov\/diseases\/communicable\/coronavirus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">your state\u2019s website<\/a> for more information and updates. They also state when to contact your physician related to symptoms and travel history, exposures. Please read my more detailed article on this subject <a href=\"https:\/\/dr-lobisco.com\/fear-global-pandemic-virus-dealing-with-anxiety\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Disclaimer: This information is applicable ONLY for therapeutic quality essential oils. This information DOES NOT apply to essential oils that have not been tested for purity and standardized constituents. There is no quality control in the United States, and oils labeled as \u201c100% pure\u201d need only to contain 5% of the actual oil. The rest of the bottle can be filled with fillers and sometimes toxic ingredients that can irritate the skin. The studies are not based solely on a specific brand of an essential oil, unless stated. Please read the full study for more information.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Thanks Pixabay.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Even before the current condition of our world, reserves for our cognitive and physical resiliency were already diminished. The added stress of daily uncertainty and wavering restrictions and precautions for leaving the home have left most individuals even more exhausted. 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