To be able to show up in life as our best selves (in all the things we do), requires more than just surviving day to day. It requires shifting from merely surviving to thriving.
Remember back in the day when "older" men we knew would come home one random day with a red sports car of some sort and the grownups would start whispering to each other that Mr. Ted (we'll call him this for ease and grace purposes) was going through a "mid-life crisis"? There's a term for that and it may not be what you think.
We all want beautiful, glowing skin. Preferably with minimal effort, less stress to our wallets and more actual benefits we can actually see in real life. Does such a beauty regimen exist? Why yes, it does.
Some have swimming pools. Some offer classes. Some boast about saunas or steam rooms for after workout de-stressing. Some others boast hydro-massage beds or chairs. But does your local upstate NY gym offer this beautifying treatment?
It's complicated when we're in relationship with someone who is struggling with life challenges that could benefit from the safe space and healing strategies therapy provides. But they won't go-- and their unwillingness to work on their mental health is impacting your own.