Cori Leigh, Author at Cori Leigh https://corileigh.com/author/coriwrites/ Finding Peace Resilience and Joy in Tough Times Mon, 30 Mar 2026 19:36:31 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://i0.wp.com/corileigh.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/cropped-CoriProfilephoto.jpg?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Cori Leigh, Author at Cori Leigh https://corileigh.com/author/coriwrites/ 32 32 194842619 9 Tips for When Panic Strikes: Finding Peace in the Midst of Anxiety https://corileigh.com/9-tips-for-when-panic-strikes/ https://corileigh.com/9-tips-for-when-panic-strikes/#respond Sun, 29 Mar 2026 22:29:05 +0000 https://corileigh.com/?p=2299 During the time when anxiety was at its worst, I was raising two girls on my own. Every night, I would read a bedtime story to my youngest daughter before she fell asleep. It was our quiet time together. A simple moment I cherished. One night, in the middle of reading, a panic attack suddenly […]

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]]> https://corileigh.com/9-tips-for-when-panic-strikes/feed/ 0 2299 When Life Changes: How Grief Reveals True Friendships https://corileigh.com/when-life-changes-how-grief-reveals-true-friendships/ https://corileigh.com/when-life-changes-how-grief-reveals-true-friendships/#respond Sat, 28 Mar 2026 17:54:31 +0000 https://corileigh.com/?p=2738   Grief changes everything. I did not expect it to change any of my friendships. When life shifted and loss entered my world, I began to see people differently. Grief has a way of revealing what is real. It shows who leans in.It shows who steps back.And it shows who quietly disappears. This happened to […]

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]]> https://corileigh.com/when-life-changes-how-grief-reveals-true-friendships/feed/ 0 2738 Coping with Hope: Ways to Care for Yourself While Grieving https://corileigh.com/coping-with-hope-ways-to-care-for-yourself-while-grieving/ https://corileigh.com/coping-with-hope-ways-to-care-for-yourself-while-grieving/#respond Mon, 19 May 2025 14:44:48 +0000 https://corileigh.com/?p=2406 If you’re reading this it’s likely you’re grieving a loved one. I am sorry for your loss. The sadness feels crushing, and imagining life without your loved one seems impossible. While the weight of grief is heavy, there is hope for life after loss. In 2019, my parents were in a serious car accident. In […]

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]]> https://corileigh.com/coping-with-hope-ways-to-care-for-yourself-while-grieving/feed/ 0 2406 Writing Through Grief: Finding Comfort in Journaling https://corileigh.com/writing-through-grief/ https://corileigh.com/writing-through-grief/#respond Tue, 25 Mar 2025 13:36:55 +0000 https://corileigh.com/?p=2476     Ever since I was a young girl through writing, I’ve expressed my deepest feelings and thoughts. Journaling has been especially helpful during a prolonged season of caregiving, anticipatory grief, and navigating multiple losses. In 2019, my parents were involved in a bad car accident, and I began assisting as one or their caregivers. […]

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]]> https://corileigh.com/writing-through-grief/feed/ 0 2476 Simple Ways to Brighten a Tough Day https://corileigh.com/simple-ways-to-brighten-a-tough-day/ https://corileigh.com/simple-ways-to-brighten-a-tough-day/#respond Tue, 25 Mar 2025 05:02:16 +0000 https://corileigh.com/?p=859   You know those mornings that start off with a bang? The ones that seem to declare, “Let the stress begin!” before you even open your eyes—before you’ve had your first sip of coffee? I had one of those mornings several years ago. I was battling a bad cold, exhausted that morning from several nights […]

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]]> https://corileigh.com/simple-ways-to-brighten-a-tough-day/feed/ 0 859 Coping with Anxiety: Changing Your Thoughts and Focus https://corileigh.com/coping-with-anxiety-changing-thoughts/ https://corileigh.com/coping-with-anxiety-changing-thoughts/#respond Wed, 12 Feb 2025 23:00:04 +0000 https://corileigh.com/?p=869 We believe the messages we tell ourselves. During a long season of living with anxiety and panic attacks, I wrote constantly. Writing became a therapeutic way of coping. Doing this helped me deal with my thoughts about the fear and anxiety in my life. Below is something I wrote when trying to remind myself that […]

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]]> https://corileigh.com/coping-with-anxiety-changing-thoughts/feed/ 0 869 How to Reduce Stress During Tough Days https://corileigh.com/how-to-reduce-stress-during-tough-days/ https://corileigh.com/how-to-reduce-stress-during-tough-days/#respond Sat, 04 Jan 2025 19:18:03 +0000 https://corileigh.com/?p=540 We’ve all been there—those days when nothing seems to go right from the start! Maybe it’s rushing to get somewhere on time only to forget something crucial, or dealing with unexpected setbacks. Whatever the case, bad days can leave us feeling stressed, anxious, and overwhelmed. I recently experienced one of those days that took an […]

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]]> https://corileigh.com/how-to-reduce-stress-during-tough-days/feed/ 0 540 Coping with Pet Loss: Navigating Layers of Grief https://corileigh.com/coping-with-pet-loss-navigating-layers-of-grief/ https://corileigh.com/coping-with-pet-loss-navigating-layers-of-grief/#respond Wed, 18 Sep 2024 18:21:49 +0000 https://corileigh.com/?p=2241   Grief comes in many forms, and the loss of a beloved pet can be one of the most profound experiences of sadness and heartache we face. Pets are more than companions; they become family members, deeply woven into the fabric of our daily lives. Their love is constant and unconditional; losing them can leave […]

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]]> https://corileigh.com/coping-with-pet-loss-navigating-layers-of-grief/feed/ 0 2241 Rising with Hope: His Perfect Love in Difficult Times https://corileigh.com/rising-with-hope-in-difficult-times/ https://corileigh.com/rising-with-hope-in-difficult-times/#respond Tue, 03 Sep 2024 06:11:57 +0000 https://corileigh.com/?p=455   When life is hard, it’s easy to lose hope. Health crises, the loss of loved ones, and traumatic experiences often leave us wondering, “When will it ever get better?” I’ve certainly had my share of difficult seasons. During those tough times, I experienced intense anxiety and uncertainty, often feeling lost and broken. I sometimes […]

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]]> https://corileigh.com/rising-with-hope-in-difficult-times/feed/ 0 455 The Weight of Grief: Fatigue and Finding Balance https://corileigh.com/the-weight-of-grief/ https://corileigh.com/the-weight-of-grief/#comments Thu, 15 Aug 2024 17:58:41 +0000 https://corileigh.com/?p=1486 Losing a loved one is a heart-wrenching experience. If you are in grief and missing a loved one, I’m sorry for your loss. The weight of grief is often compounded by extreme fatigue. When someone you love dies, it feels as if your world has been upended. My world was turned upside down as I […]

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