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NICHOLAS BOOTHMAN
challenge as it arose, without getting overwhelmed by
the big picture.
She remembered her 60-Second Stress Buster.
She used it frequently, to calm her anxiety and regain
her composure.
She remembered her "Yes" Inventory. She found
moments of joy and connection amidst the chaos,
spending time with friends who offered support,
finding humor in the absurdity of the situation.
She even discovered some unexpected benefits.
She decluttered her life. She got rid of things she
didn't need. She realized how much stuff she'd
accumulated, how much of it was just weighing her
down.
She connected with her neighbors. She met people
she'd never spoken to before, bonding over their
shared experience of the flood. She discovered a sense
of community she hadn't known existed.
She learned to be more flexible. She had to adjust
her schedule, her plans, her expectations. She
discovered that she was more adaptable than she
thought.
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