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InnerSelf's Daily Inspiration
January 4, 2024
The focus for today is:
I focus on addressing the problems I can solve.
Today's inspiration was written by Carolina Pulido Ariza:
When the news stories and images we see are so haunting and shocking, an excess of compassion can lead to depression, burnout and feeling overwhelmed. Regardless of the reasons you may be experiencing compassion fatigue, it isn’t a permanent phenomenon.
There are many techniques you can use to cope and overcome it. Try addressing problems you can solve instead of dwelling on insurmountable issues. Volunteering might be one way to do this, and it’s also linked to better mental and physical wellbeing. Charitable giving can also increase happiness and wellness, which may mitigate the effects of compassion fatigue.
These concrete actions can restore a sense of agency, reducing the helplessness associated with compassion fatigue.
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Today's inspiration was adapted from the InnerSelf.com article:
Navigating the Effects of Compassion Fatigue in a Troubled World
Written by Carolina Pulido Ariza, University of Plymouth.
Read the complete article here.
This is Marie T. Russell, co-publisher of InnerSelf.com, wishing you a day of focusing on things you can do something about (today and every day)
Comment from Marie: There is a lot of wisdom in AA,s Serenity Prayer: "God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; Courage to change the things I can; And wisdom to know the difference."
Our focus for today: I focus on addressing the problems I can solve..
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About the Author
Carolina Pulido Ariza, PhD Candidate, Compassion Fatigue, University of Plymouth
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