It’s very easy to fall down what I like to call the, “Woe is me rabbit hole.” It can start innocently enough.

Maybe you’re having a particularly difficult day or you’re feeling tired, fed-up or emotionally exhausted. It’s during these times that the question you’ve been ruminating on such as, “Why this?” can easily be turned into, “Why me?” Negative thoughts like these can be seductive. Spend enough time focusing on them and they can grow into self-pity. And even worse? When you start asking yourself, “Why even try?” you’re on your way to self-sabotaging behavior.

When I’m in a downward spiral, distraction helps. What helps even more than that is reading about how others are not just surviving despite challenges, but doing inspiring, amazing things because of it. You’ll find it this week in reading about how mindfulness is helping kids deal with stress, how you can take back control of your happiness and your career, and find new ways to heal and motivate yourself.

Bookmark these posts for a rainy day when you need a boost or help transforming your thoughts from, “Why me?” to “Why not me?”

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