#SoManyReasonsToSmile2020 "Within you is the power to rise above any situation or struggle, and transform into the brightest, strongest version of you EVER!" I'm embarrassed to admit that over the last few weeks, I have found myself spiraling with an unpleasant feeling of negativity. The ultimate breaking point occurred as I received the news that I tested positive for COVID-19 and that I needed to self-isolate for 14 days. That particular moment felt like 'THE END OF THE WORLD' ( Ok; maybe that’s a little overly dramatic ! ). I just kept thinking to myself: "Really? Why me? Haven't I endured enough? Could it get any worse?" After spending multiple hours feeling sorry for myself and wiping tears off of my face, I knew I needed to dig deep and find my inner strength. Facing adversity and experiencing stress is inevitable. However, if we constantly see stress as being negative, we can experience some very unpleasant effects physically, cog