To accept the experience, try to step back and witness it; open to it in your body; if it's very painful, touch it and let it go. Take your time, and take breaks if you need to. Resource yourself to open to your experience. For example, calm and soothe yourself; bring to mind the sense of others who love you; have self-compassion.

Honor yourself for the hard things you're dealing with. And be aware of the things that are not difficult in your life, including the things that do support you. In particular, keep up your personal practices during difficult times, such as exercise, meditation, moments of gratitude, protein at every meal, and doing things that nurture you.

Radical acceptance is a great tool to cope with hard situations that we can’t control, but it can take a while before it comes easily. Don’t get down on yourself if you don’t master it immediately. Start by trying it out in smaller situations, like when you’re stuck in traffic or your internet is acting up during a call.