Are You Relentlessly Resilient?

Kathryn Severns Avery

Life knocks us down. Resilience is what gets us back up. When you are relentlessly resilient, it doesn't matter what life throws at you, you know you will be triumphant.

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Sep 3, 2025 · 4 min
Get Back UP!
I'll be honest, last week kicked my butt. Crazy busy. Flat tire in the middle of nowhere (and my hybrid doesn't have a spare). A 3 a.m. trip to the ER because of a freak mishap. Felt hopeless behind on everything. I was down and it felt like life was kicking me. Until, I realized everything that happened had a "miracle" solution attached to it. I was able to drive on the flat tire to a place where I could get help AND I didn't ruin the rim. A friend was visiting from out of town and drove me to the ER in the middle of the night. AND, I got back up. That's all that matters.
Aug 23, 2025 · 4 min
Why Not?
A beloved extended family member who has since passed on used to answer questions with "Why not?" Whether it was in response to an offer of a piece of cake or an invitation to an outing or excursion, his "Why not?" response always brought a smile to the faces of those around him. John's joy and enthusiasm about new possibilities was contagious. "Why not?" is an answer that opens up so many doors you might want to try it.
Aug 20, 2025 · 5 min
The Cycle of Self-Sabotage
When life gets good, why do we sabotage the efforts we work so hard at? Welcome to the cycle of self-sabotage. It's our psyche's way of regulating emotions with an unhealthy pattern we have learned to distract ourselves from our imposter syndrome, anxiety, loneliness, or fear. Now, we can see what we're doing and create new patterns of behavior and healthy ways to deal with unpleasant emotions.
Aug 15, 2025 · 5 min
Unexpected, Delightful, Surprises.
Is being relentlessly resilient turning into a grind? It's time to call in some unexpected, delightful, surprises. As we bounce back from life's challenges and choose to be relentlessly, resilient, you may feel like it's too much, too hard, to continue. We've all been there at some point . This week I've had unexpected, delightful, surprises occur spending time with new friends who came to visit me in Colorado. Surrounding yourself with people who help you to see the magic in life can make all the difference in helping you continue moving forward.
Aug 9, 2025 · 5 min
Yoda Was Right!
How often do we delude ourselves by saying "I tried." In a conversation with Luke Skywalker in one of the Star Wars movies Yoda said: "Do or do not. There is no try." Yoda was right. You either do something or you don't. You either commit to something and see it through, or you don't. Try to move a pencil. You either move it or you don't. This is a great way to evaluate your commitment to change. Are you doing what needs to be done to complete your goal? Or are you trying...
Aug 7, 2025 · 5 min
It's Too Much!
Sometimes life feels like it's too much. Our dreams are dashed. The one we love is in love with someone else. A relationship changes or ends. We don't get the job or the promotion. It feels like the world is against us and we are powerless. That's the time to dig deep, practice discipline, and see just how much grit and determination you really have.
Jul 30, 2025 · 5 min
Rock Bottom is Overrated
Do we really have to hit rock bottom to turn our lives around? Of course not! Recognizing you have choices and can make changes ensures you don't have to hit rock bottom to turn your life around. Each choice has a trajectory that is either moving you closer or further away from what you want. Which is changing your choices or cleaning up the mess when your life implodes. It's a no brainer.
Jul 25, 2025 · 5 min
Practice Makes Progress
We have all heard the saying "practice makes perfect". But that's a lie! Perfection is an impossible standard driven by ego. If we strive for perfection we will constantly miss the mark. Instead, stive to improve steadily over time, and you will. When I taught piano, I asked my students to practice for just 15 minutes a day. Why? I knew if they spent 15 minutes practicing rather than asking them to spend an hour practicing, they were likely to engage. And when they did sit down at the piano for 15 minutes, they were likely to get caught up in what they were doing and actually spend more than 15 minutes playing. The cumulative effect of 15 minutes a day far surpassed sitting down for an hour just before their lesson. The moral of the story: practice makes progress. What can you commit to spending 15 minutes on daily? It's not a huge time commitment, but the results of your cumulative efforts will surprise you. Guaranteed.
Jul 23, 2025 · 5 min
Rewrite the Ending
Sometimes when we're discouraged, we want to give up. But when we do, our story ends. What if you decided to give yourself grace, feel the feelings, and decide to rewrite the ending? So often we give up five minutes before the miracle. Add a new life chapter by adopting new thoughts, beliefs, attitudes, and actions. When you do, you're adding to your story and allowing yourself to rewrite the ending. Take one step today toward your dream and you're one step closer. For more information about Restoration Ranch Colorado click the link. https://restorationranchcolorado.com/
Jul 17, 2025 · 5 min
Know Your No
When you are asked to do something outside your comfort zone is your default answer "NO"? It's easy to turn down and new idea or activity. But when you do what are you missing out on and why are you rejecting the new possibility? Maybe you don't want to look bad or feel uncomfortable. Maybe you need more information. Or maybe saying "No" is a habit. When you know your no, life gets much more intersting!
Jul 11, 2025 · 5 min
Go With The Flow
In a conversation this morning with my dear friend Mare, I recalled a time in my 20's when I rescued a drowning woman in a lake. When I swam out to her, she grabbed on to me and pulled me under, almost taking me out with her. I pushed her away and told her that until she flipped on her back and floated, I wouldn't help her. She finally did and I was able to begin to swim to shore with her. What I didn't expect was how hard it was to swim with her. Just when I got tired, two other swimmers jumped in and joined me and we safely got her to shore. Life is like a river and when we fight the flow we get tired and feel like we're going under. Demanding certainty of life is sure to leave you feeling exhausted. To learn more about me and how I handled the tragic killing of my husband by robbery suspects fleeing from police, visit https://restorationranchcolorado.com/. Thanks for listening to Are Your Relentlessly Resilient?
Jul 9, 2025 · 4 min
There Will Be Days Like This
Some days we're in a funk. We're not the best version of ourselves and we wallow in it. We have a toolbox full of ways to help us get out of this malaise, but we forget, or discount, what we know. In a world that rewards running ourselves ragged, one of the tools I avoid is rest. Gotta get 'er done! But how effective am I when I'm tired? Will I make mistakes? Yes. Will it take me longer to get something done when I'm exhausted? Absolutely. Listen and see what resonates with you.
Jul 4, 2025 · 5 min
Get Your Ask in Gear Update
On the previous episode of this podcast, I encouraged you to get your ask in gear and promised I would not only do the same - I would report back about what happened. Wow! Just listen to what happened.
Jul 2, 2025 · 5 min
Get Your Ask in Gear!!!
Ask and it shall be given unto you. The Bible makes that straightforward and bold declaration. It also says "You have not because you ask not." Whoa. What part of us is afraid to ask for what we want? To ask for an improved relationship, deeper connection, more money, a better job, respect. This episode explores what happens when you're willing to ask and make bold requests. Are you ready to get you ask in gear???
Jun 26, 2025 · 5 min
What if You've Got it All Right?
Focusing on what's wrong is easy. Looking for what's right? Not so much. But seek and you will find. Look for what's wrong and you'll find it. Look for what's right and you'll find that, too. Which would you prefer? Looking for what's right or what's wrong.
Jun 18, 2025 · 5 min
The Power of Silence
We live in a noisy, often chaotic world. Experiencing silence can be daunting. We are finally still enough to hear what's going on in our head - and that can be either good or bad. We've all experienced the awkward silence of a difficult conversation, or have had intrusive thoughts that invade when we're still. It doesn't have to be this way. Silence can be a powerful opportunity to check in with ourself and learn how to manage our thoughts.
May 29, 2025 · 5 min
Overcoming Anxiety
Anxiety is our body's warning system that something needs our attention. It can also be a useful life tool. Leaning into our discomfort is a great first into understanding what makes us anxious and why. Knowing how to soothe yourself in healthy ways takes awareness, introspection, and action. Understanding you have choices and are well equipped to deal with problems helps keep anxiety under control.
May 21, 2025 · 4 min
I'll Have Some of That Please!
Are you getting what you want in life? Why or why not? Life has so much to offer and you can have seconds, thirds, or more of things that you want. It's about understanding the reasons and seasons of life. Relationships change. We change. Life will change. What would you like more of????
May 16, 2025 · 5 min
Emotional Alchemy
Physicists using the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) recently turned lead into gold. Many of our most memorable fairy tales and other stories are based on this alchemical quest. How can we apply this concept, accelerate our feelings, and create emotional alchemy? Have a listen and find out! Here is the link to the article that inspired this episode: https://scitechdaily.com/lightning-fast-alchemy-cern-just-turned-lead-into-gold-then-watched-it-vanish/
May 7, 2025 · 6 min
Are You Prepared?
I listen to a lot of podcasts. While in the car listening to the April 27th episode of "Good Life Project" I heard a question that stopped me in my tracks: Are you prepared for the life you're asking for? My answer to this question is revealed in the podcast. Are you prepared for the life you're asking for? Let's find out! Here's the link to the Good Life Project podcast mentioned: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-do-you-rewrite-your-story-one-step-at-a-time/id647826736?i=1000705112646 The quote I mention from my pal Al (Albert Einstein): Everything is energy and that's all there is to it. Match the frequency of the reality you want and you cannot help but get that reality. It can be no other way. This is not philosophy. This is physics.