Primary Topic: Dealing with a month where nothing is going right

  • Feeling overwhelmed and exhausted

  • Difficulty finding inspiration

Primary Topic: Finding inspiration when things are not going right

  • Focus on gratitude

  • Difficulty in finding things to be grateful for

  • Recognizing that it's not a competition

  • Allowing yourself to feel emotions

  • Validating negative emotions

  • Managing negative emotions

  • Practicing deep breathing

  • Noticing the tendency to hold breath during stressful times

  • Benefits of taking time to breathe

  • Asking "what" instead of "why"

  • Accepting that there may not be a good answer to why things happen

  • Focusing on actions to create change

  • Understanding that everything is temporary

  • Accepting the impermanence of situations

  • Finding hope in knowing that things will eventually end

  • Using neutral language

  • Practicing neutral thoughts and words

  • Shifting focus away from the negative

  • Disconnecting from social media and the outside world

  • Taking a break from social media

  • Avoiding isolation and maintaining connections with supportive people

  • Engaging in mindfulness and activities you love

  • Prioritizing self-care and relaxation

  • Finding joy and inspiration in small things

  • Embracing the belief that this too shall pass

  • Maintaining hope in challenging times

  • Keeping an optimistic perspective

Note: Each sub-topic can potentially be expanded or discussed further in the podcast episode.