We all experience adversity. Some of us use it to their psychological advantage. How do they do this? New research suggests creativity may play a key role in determining our ability to thrive in tough times. Here’s a personal story of a woman who turned to creative outlets like writing, metaphorical thinking, and walking alone in nature. “We don’t have to be artists to be creative,” she concludes. “I searched, in my own uniquely creative fashion, for ways to make meaning from my suffering. It’s become a habit—a familiar way my brain helps me through life.”
Overcoming adversity: How to make lemonade out of life’s lemons
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