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Tips for accepting the reality of what's happening around us.
Nashville, Ark. - Turn on the nightly news, read the newspaper, experience life. Sometimes bad things happen that we have no control over. We can’t change people’s behaviors or the reality of what is happening. Sometimes these experiences can be painful. Radical acceptance is a coping skill that helps us evaluate situations and work to reduce unhealthy behavior and feelings, such as resentment, anger, hatred, or shame.
Radical acceptance does not mean you approve of the situation, are giving up, or that it isn’t painful. You should still feel. By accepting that it is what it is, you give the problem less power over you and you can begin to move forward.
Accepting reality is a process. Here are some tips that may help:
Does it work? According to Mental Health America, a nonprofit organization that works to promote overall mental health, it does work. There have also been numerous studies that show the power of positive thinking. For more resources on coping, stress, or the power of positive thinking, contact the Howard County Cooperative Extension Service which is part of the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture. You can also check out our website www.uada.edu and click on life skills and wellness. Our office is located on the second floor of the courthouse. You may also call our office at 870-845-7517.
Our recipe to share with you is Angel Food Pastry with Fresh Berries and Whipped Cream.
3 Tablespoons Angel Food Cake mix
1/8 cup low-fat, vanilla yogurt
3 cups berries (raspberries, blueberries, or blackberries)
2 strawberries, slice1-2 Tablespoons light whipped topping
Scoop 3 Tablespoons cake mix into a microwave safe cup.
Add yogurt and stir. Microwave for 1 minute. Let cool for 1 minute.
Using a table knife, cut around the sides of the cup to loosen cake.
Dump onto serving plate. Top with 1 Tablespoon of whipped topping
Spoon fruit on top of whipped topping. Garnish with whipped topping. Yield:1 serving
Nutrition information: 161 calories, 2g fat, 259mg sodium, 34g carbohydrates, 2g fiber, 4g protein, good source of calcium and potassium
By Jean Ince County Extension Agent - Staff ChairThe Cooperative Extension ServiceU of A System Division of Agriculture
Media Contact: Jean Ince County Extension Agent - Staff ChairU of A Division of AgricultureCooperative Extension Service421 N. Main St, Nashville AR 71852 (870) 845-7517 jince@uada.edu
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