{"id":17783,"date":"2026-03-10T15:03:07","date_gmt":"2026-03-10T15:03:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gpbookstore.org\/articles\/uncategorized\/6-simple-ways-to-find-comfort-in-tough-times\/"},"modified":"2026-04-10T06:04:25","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T06:04:25","slug":"6-simple-ways-to-find-comfort-in-tough-times","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gpbookstore.org\/articles\/positive-living\/6-simple-ways-to-find-comfort-in-tough-times\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Simple Ways to Find Comfort in Tough Times"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When things go sideways in my life\u2014a loss, a relationship struggle, work stress or frightening world events\u2014I try to put at least some of whatever energy I have into <a href=\"https:\/\/gpbookstore.org\/articles\/positive-living\/health-and-wellness\/life-advice\/5-ways-to-calm-your-mind\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">finding ways to stay calm and comforted<\/a>. Without such supports, I can\u2019t be of service to myself or to anyone who might need my <a href=\"https:\/\/gpbookstore.org\/articles\/angels-and-miracles\/guideposts-ceo-announces-someonecares\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">help in a crisis<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The famous line in Psalm 121 says, \u201cI lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come?\u201d Well, sometimes help comes from classic comforts\u2014a favorite food, an old sweatshirt, the embrace of a friend or an <a href=\"https:\/\/gpbookstore.org\/articles\/inspiring-stories\/how-to-reduce-anxiety-and-find-calm-in-any-circumstance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">inspirational text<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>But some comforts are found in slightly more unexpected places. To navigate a tough time while staying on a positive life path asks us to be creative in seeking out support anywhere we can find it. Here are six that I turn to again and again.<\/p>\n<p><strong>1)  Comforting Smells<\/strong><br \/>\nScents from lavender to rose, cinnamon to vanilla, delivered through plants, essential oils or a soothing stovetop simmer, <a href=\"https:\/\/gpbookstore.org\/articles\/angels-and-miracles\/miracles\/8-things-you-might-not-know-about-the-sense-of-smell\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">signal your brain to relax<\/a> and stay in the present moment.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2)  Childhood Objects<\/strong><br \/>\nTurn to simple items like a blanket, stuffed animal or even an action figure. These might be tucked away in a closet, but if they soothed you in your younger years, they can certainly do so again.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3)  Nature<\/strong><br \/>\nIt\u2019s permanent, yet ever-changing. <a href=\"https:\/\/gpbookstore.org\/articles\/positive-living\/health-and-wellness\/better-living\/emotional-and-mental-health\/a-calming-image-to-help-you-feel-better\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Being in nature\u2019s presence<\/a> can remind you that your life, like the oceans, mountains, and forests, can remain steady through a lot of change. Feeling awed by nature can also help you make better, more positive decisions in stressful moments.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4)  Reliable Reads<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/gpbookstore.org\/articles\/positive-living\/health-and-wellness\/life-advice\/5-ways-to-form-a-positive-reading-habit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cozy up to books<\/a> that you have read again and again. My go-to is my collection of <em>Cathy<\/em> comics that I discovered during my teen years and never fail to ground me and put things in humorous perspective.<\/p>\n<p><strong>5)  Instrumental Music<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/gpbookstore.org\/articles\/angels-and-miracles\/miracles\/gods-grace\/amazing-grace-the-healing-power-of-music\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">It\u2019s music that won\u2019t invade<\/a> your already-stressed mind with emotionally triggering lyrics, but will occupy your ears with soft, soothing sounds.<\/p>\n<p><strong>6)  Soothing Self-Talk<\/strong><br \/>\nPositive self-talk can remind you what you already know\u2014that you are loved, safe and strong enough to weather life\u2019s storms. It can also help you let go of any guilt or negativity around how you feel you \u201cshould\u201d be handling a crisis. There are no instruction manuals for tough times\u2014doing your best from moment to moment is all you need to ask of yourself.<\/p>\n<p>How do you <a href=\"https:\/\/gpbookstore.org\/articles\/prayer\/seasonal-prayers\/4-one-word-prayers-for-finding-calm\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">find comfort in tough times<\/a>?<\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When things go sideways in my life\u2014a loss, a relationship struggle, work stress or frightening world events\u2014I try to put at least some of whatever energy I have into finding ways to stay calm and comforted. 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