This report includes nine powerful tips and three actionable steps you can take right away. It also includes a list of suggested readings for those who are looking for even more information.
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TOP TIPS
One
inevitable truth about life is that there will be tough times. No matter how
blessed your life is, you will have to deal with some hardship. There will be
times when you feel like everything is crashing down around you, and your only
choice is to keep moving forward. What if the times are so tough, you are
struggling to trudge on, though? In that case, keep these nine tips in mind.
1. Pain Is a Part of Life
The
first step is to accept that pain is part of life. It might not be easy to
hear, but it is the truth. The silver lining is that pain helps us grow and
evolve. It's our response to pain that builds our character.
2. Acknowledge Your Feelings
and Emotions
Go
ahead and "feel your feels." There is nothing wrong with
acknowledging that you are upset. Cry if you need to. Get angry if you want.
Scream at the world. It would be best if you didn't cast your feelings and
emotions away.
3. Self-Care Isn't a Luxury
When
dealing with a tough situation in life, it can be easy to give up self-care.
This is one of the worst things you can do. If you can bring yourself to do
anything, then taking care of your physical and mental needs is the priority.
4. Try Not to Disappear
When
you struggle to deal with everything life throws at you, it's easy to withdraw
into your bubble. There is nothing wrong with seeking a bit of solitude, but
don't disappear into it. Take the time you need for yourself, but don't forget
you have people in your life who love and support you.
5. Keep Your Passions Close
If
you are struggling through something serious, the last things you are thinking
about are your hobbies or passions. However, focusing on your passions is one
of the best ways to weather tough times.
6. Take Action to Take Back
Control
When
life hits you full-on in the face with obstacles, it can feel like you have no
control. You are simply along for the turbulent ride. To combat this feeling,
try to take action. Instead of just letting life happen, take back control. A
small, simple step is all you need to get started.
7. Look For the Lesson
Sometimes
the only thing we take from tough times are the bruises. It's important to look
for a lesson, though. What have your struggles taught you about the world,
yourself, or the people you love?
8. Remember What You Have
No
matter how bad things seem to be, you likely have some positives in your life.
Use these positives as your life preserver. Keep the things or people that you
love close to your heart.
9. Ask For Support
If
you feel overwhelmed by life, reach out and ask for help. You can start with a
trusted loved one, but reach out to a professional if you don't feel
comfortable with that. They are there to help.
FAST-ACTION STEPS
a) Define
your struggle. If you are dealing with tough times, take a second to define
exactly what that means. Acknowledge the feelings you are dealing with.
b) Practice
gratitude. Make a list of ten things that you cherish. Focus on people, places,
or things.
c) Take
action. It might be hard, but taking a step - no matter how small - towards
addressing your struggles can give you a renewed sense of hope.
FURTHER
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