Life is 10% what happens to us and 90% of how we respond to it. Yet when we are really struggling, we lose sight of how temporary any trial or difficulty truly is. And more so, we forget all the blessings we have received because were blinded by the challenge in front of us.
If only we engraved our blessings in marble and our trials in sand………
Here are some things to remember when going through dark times:
1.) Accept the situation as it is. What matters now is how you are going to rise from this. And remind yourself that the intensity of what is happening now will not last forever.
2.) Practice gratitude. Focusing on our blessings and on what is going right in the situation can help you keep a balanced perspective.
3.) Focus on changing what you can, even they only feel like small fixes. Remember, it is the small, everyday things that we do consistently that make the biggest impact in our lives.
4.) Try to be positive. Being positive isn’t making light of what the situation really is. Staying positive is a strategy on how you are going to continue to put one foot in front of the other to get through this.
5.) Be gentle with yourself. It is okay to not be okay right now. You are allowed to feel how you feel, regardless of what it is. Practice extra self-care because you need it.
