Month 4: Live Fierce
This fourth month of our Live Fierce NYC Resiliency program is all about hope, optimism, staying calm under pressure and looking toward a brighter future. This journey was designed to help us build skills needed to overcome any challenge. Like a muscle, these skills grow stronger the more we use them.
Week 1: Focus on Resiliency
In these tough times, focus on resilience
Resilience and quality of life go hand in hand for heart defect survivors
Looking for ways to protect against pandemic PTSD
For kids, a pandemic of stress could have long-term consequences
Week 2: Time to Re-Connect 
Cut off from counseling during the coronavirus pandemic? There are options
Sadness and isolation of pandemic can make coping with grief harder
Take stock of your health with this post-lockdown checklist
How a happy relationship can help your health
The COVID-19 Vaccine and Getting Back to Life
Week 3: The Power of Optimism
Optimism, resilience may guard heart health in Black adults
Optimism reduces stroke severity, inflammation
Why experts say a good mood can lead to good health
Week 4: Staying Calm Under Pressure
Tips to Manage Stress and Remain Calm
Learn to manage your stress with healthy habits
Meditation to Boost Health and Well-Being
Can your pet help you be healthier?
Diego is the Communications Director for the American Heart Association in New York City. He loves sharing powerful stories that inspire people to take control of their health.