EP 73: How to Bounce Back Like a Boss & Recover Faster from Life's Challenges

22/04/2025 16 min
EP 73: How to Bounce Back Like a Boss & Recover Faster from Life's Challenges

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Have you ever wondered why some setbacks knock you down for days while others barely register? The difference might be what I call your "comeback rate" – your emotional resilience when life throws its inevitable challenges your way.In this deeply personal episode, I share my journey through divorce and how I've transformed my response to triggers that once left me paralyzed. Where drama used to derail me for days, I now process, set boundaries, and move forward with surprising speed. This change didn't happen by accident – it's the result of intentional work to honor my feelings rather than suppress them.We explore the counterintuitive truth that fully feeling our difficult emotions actually helps us process them faster. I share practical strategies for building resilience, including how to set healthy boundaries, honor your needs without judgment, and practice genuine self-care (which goes far beyond bubble baths). You'll discover why numbing your feelings ultimately slows your recovery, and how taking radical responsibility for your inner world creates freedom, even when external circumstances remain challenging.The goal isn't to never face difficulties – it's to develop the inner resources to meet those challenges with greater grace and self-compassion. As my coach recently pointed out, sometimes we're so focused on the problems that repeat in our lives that we miss how dramatically our responses have evolved. That evolution is worth celebrating.Whether you're navigating a major life transition or simply dealing with day-to-day stressors, these insights will help you strengthen your comeback rate and return to your center more quickly after disruption. Remember – the world needs you at your healthiest, most resilient self. And that begins with putting your own oxygen mask on first.Want that FREE Hiring Return On Investment Calculator?!Subscribe to the Power of Oxygen First podcast on your favorite podcast platform and never miss an episode! Book a Coffee & Connection Call Free Gift: Learn How to Hire a VA Connecting the Dots - 1 Hour Strategy Session with Dot Rock Connect with DotInstagram - www.instagram.com/dot_rock_