What can you do when everything is falling apart?  It may actually literally be falling apart, like you’re in a major disaster, like a wildfire, and you’ve lost your home, or every home around you has been burned. Or it can feel like your life is falling apart because there’s just complete chaos in your schedule in your day. You have too many things back to back, and you can’t handle them all. Or it can feel like things are falling apart in your marriage, in your friendships, in your own mind. I am sharing 5 things to do when everything falls apart. Some of my tips come from clinical psychology, some from contemplative practice. I think these can be helpful for you, whether it’s a big fall apart or a mini fall apart. 

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• See It as a Choice Point
• Practice Psychological First Aid
• Let Yourself Fall
• Let Yourself Feel
• Know You Are Not Alone

About Dr. Diana Hill

Diana Hill, PhD, is a clinical psychologist, international trainer, and sought-out speaker on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and compassion. Host of the podcast Wise Effort with Dr. Diana Hill and author of The Self-Compassion Daily Journal, The ACT Daily Journal, and the upcoming book Wise Effort, Diana works with organizations and individuals to develop psychological flexibility so that they can grow fulfilling and impactful lives. She has been featured in NPR, the Wall Street Journal, Woman’s Day, Real Simple Magazine, Mindful Magazine, and numerous other media channels. Go to drdianahill.com or her channels on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube (@drdianahill) to learn more.

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