As we look ahead to the new year, we recognize that for many 2022 hasn't been easy. We wanted to share this hopeful message that growth after hardship is possible, and you can make steps toward this in 2023.⁠ ⁠ Psychologists once believed that humans responded to hardship in one of two ways: walk away feeling broken, or bounce back. However, resilience studies have shown that there is a third option: we can bounce *forward* after loss or hardship. This is known as "post-traumatic growth.” ⁠ ⁠ Hard times can leave lasting scars, but they can also provide you with the wisdom, clarity, and strength to live a more meaningful, purposeful, and connected life.⁠ ⁠ If you're further along in your journey and have found growth, what did bouncing forward look like for you? If you're not there, what do you hope your growth will look like? 🌱