The Secret to a Happy Life and Relationships: Resilience

Today I’m celebrating the 250^th episode of the Relationships Made Easy Podcast, and I’m closing out our fifth season with some big love! Today you’re going to learn one of the foundations of a happy, fulfilled life rich with confidence, connection, and ease: resilience. The good news is that resilience is a skill you can learn, and people in resilient relationships report more ease, satisfaction, contentment, physical health, and connection. So, hang out with me today while I break down what resilience really is, why you need it to be happy, and my top tips for making it happen!

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Resources for The Secret to a Happy Life and Relationships: Resilience

How to Be Honest and Build Trust in a Relationship

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Mindfulness Starter Kit

Your Expectations Are Making You Unhappy

Optimism Jumpstart Workshop

How to Stop Overthinking and Let Things Go That Bother You

Be Happily Married: Even If Your Partner Won’t Do a Thing by Dr. Abby Medcalf

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Resilience, American Psychological Association

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