Sitting on this pristine beach today and watching the waves roll in, it’s almost unimaginable that just six months ago, hurricanes Helene and Milton devastated Anna Maria Island with a one-two punch. Every home stood in 4-5 feet of water with severe wind damage.
Looking at satellite images then, I wondered if this paradise would ever recover.
Yet here I am, enjoying this idyllic beach and staying in a home that was underwater six months ago.
The transformation is remarkable. Every building has fresh paint, even those still awaiting interior restoration.
The familiar rhythm of island life has returned—people riding bikes and golf carts to stores, restaurants, birthday parties, baseball games and family reunions.
Life is going on as though nothing happened.
Anna Maria Island is beginning to thrive again.
How Did This Happen?
Talk with local business owners and residents, and you’ll hear about thousands of workers, countless hours, and substantial funds that helped them rebuild.
Resources alone are not enough to thrive after such a major disruption.
It takes more than a goal to pull you through.
It takes a shared vision and commitment to get to thriving.
It takes managing your mood.
What can you do to manage your mood?
- Find inspiration: Listen to uplifting music or reels that renew your spirit?
- Prioritize wellbeing: Get adequate sleep, eat nourishing foods, move your body daily and avoid addictive behaviors?
- Focus wisely: Concentrate on what you can control rather than what you cannot?
- Monitor self-talk: Replace negative thinking with realistic optimism?
- Create quiet time: Schedule at least 15 minutes daily for reflection, breathing, or meditation?
What are you doing to ensure you have the energy to navigate the disruptions you’re facing and thrive?
Please share what you’re doing in the comments so we can learn from each other.
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