The Living Full Out Show wants to teach you how you can be resilient as you overcome challenges. Maybe you need to develop more strength in order to rise above an obstacle. Or perhaps you want to feel powerful enough to defeat a challenge, but you can’t quite grasp your confidence. Today, discover how to harness your inner toughness so you can grow into a person capable of making it though difficult times, and strong enough to live full out.

Our first caller, Shannon, is struggling with letting her roommate know that their smoking habit in the house bothers her. Tune in to hear Nancy teach Shannon that setting boundaries is a huge milestone in creating peace in the household. Listen to Nancy suggest that Shannon start a dialogue with her roommate. By voicing her concerns, Shannon can be resilient because she will be communicating her needs, and making her perspective known.

Our second caller, Kanyin, asks Nancy for advice on how to navigate through her first year in college. Nancy suggests that Kanyin accept her many fluctuating emotions, at this beginning stage as a freshman. Nancy tells Kanyin that a part of gaining strength is knowing it’s okay to feel and cry when life feels too daunting. Nancy teaches Kanyin that by recognizing her accomplishments, such as graduating from high school and being accepted into college, she will have a more positive outlook, and can remember how far she’s progressed.

Our inspirational guest is Emily Reese, who learned sixteen years into her marriage with her husband that he was gay. After gaining a sense of freedom from realizing she could move forward from her marriage without resentment or anger, Emily faced another adversity, when she was diagnosed with cancer. Emily proves that life’s tests come our way sometimes to give us insight to share with others. Her philosophy of accepting that unexpected obstacles are going to be presented in life, supported her through shaky times, when the future was unknown.

Our last caller Kiana, wants to know how to balance classes, jobs, full time internships, and relationships. Nancy advises Kiana to try focusing less on how much she can do, and more on how she can care for herself. Nancy tells Kiana to schedule time in her day for activities and rest like sleep, working out, and talking to a friend who brings her joy. Nancy also suggests that Kiana try saying “Not right now” when too much is being asked of her. A part of being resilient is knowing when to give yourself a break, and often it even means recognizing limits.

Perhaps you are overwhelmed or heavy-hearted and want to find a way to lift yourself out of these feelings. Maybe you are experiencing troubles and need some strength to carry you through the days. By reminding yourself of your own power, and the fact that tough situations can provide insight for yourself and others, you can move forward with more positivity towards a life where you are living full out.