We all know that life can bring all kinds of stressors. They can come in the form of a career setback, financial worries, perhaps a divorce or the death of a loved one. Despite knowing this, most of us never focus on honing our coping skills to meet these kind of life events. Researchers who study stress and resilience tell us that resilience should be considered an emotional muscle that can be strengthened at any time.   Today’s guest, Danette May, is a world renowned motivational speaker, and a #1 best-selling author. Danette has an upcoming book, The Rise, where she shares her journey from an unimaginable loss to putting her life back together again using what she calls the 4 hinges: daily positive actions that can create enormous momentum in changing your overall life and future.     As the founder of The Rise Movement and through her moving story,  she’s helping women across the world discover how to overcome inevitable obstacles and enjoy a life filled with possibilities.     For more, visit www.kathysmith.com/podcast.