It doesn’t matter who you are, what you do, or how successful you are; you will have times when things do not work out as planned or imagined. However, you need to execute with a position attitude.

Do No Become Overwhelmed – Put Things In Perspective

When problems arise and know that they will, do not play the victim and do not allow yourself to feel as if there is no solution. Take a step back and maintain a positive attitude. Also, it is worth noting that many people tend to make more of a problem and exaggerate it. You turn what is often a minor problem into a large problem by doing this. When you encounter problems and then seek to resolve them, remember that it’s essential to look at the larger picture. Keep it in perspective.

Mark Twain once said: “There has been much tragedy in my life; at least half of which actually happened.” Take a step back and lighten the load. Don’t let problems take on a size and magnitude greater than what they are. Even in your most challenging times, there are still positive things happening. Ask yourself if this will matter a year or three years from now.

Also, it helps to maintain perspective to think about other problems you have faced and how you have worked your way through them. You’ve gotten through issues and challenges in the past, and you will get through this one too. Good and bad things happen to everyone, don’t be surprised by difficulties. Instead, embrace them with an intent to find a proper solution.

Problems are part of life.

Don’t Beat Yourself Up

When facing problems, the last thing you need to do is beat yourself up. However, many people do precisely that. Nothing good comes from chastising yourself or wallowing in self-pity and guilt – playing the role of the victim.

Perform to find a solution and do this with a “guilt-free” approach. A guilt-free approach will allow you to respond with your best self. Your thinking will be clear, you’ll have more energy, and you will see options and viable solutions that just are not visible when you are steeped in blame and shame. You can’t change the past, but you can learn from it and improve upon it.

As someone once said, problems are opportunities in work clothes.

Focus On What You Can Control

It’s important to be clear on the outcome you want as you work through your challenges – define your ideal outcome – determine what you want to have happen. Once you are clear on the outcome, it’s equally important to define what you can and can’t control. You don’t control outcomes.

While defining the ideal outcome is essential, you will need to focus your energy on the things you can control. What you can control are your actions. If you put too much emphasis only on the outcome, it can become paralyzing. Know the outcome you desire and focus on the steps you can take to get there.

Start & End Each Day In Gratitude – Be Appreciative!

There are many things you can be grateful for even in times of adversity. Whatever you focus on and think about will be magnified. Therefore, be intentional about magnifying the positive. Use a routine daily activity to trigger your gratitude. As an example, as you are looking over your to-do list at the start of each day, state what you are grateful for. When you are preparing to end your day consider what happened that day for which you are thankful.

It’s important for your well-being and for how you address any problems that you fill your mind with positive thoughts. This will be especially meaningful in tough times.

Stay Connected To Your Vision & Goals

When you are in the middle of problems and feeling stressed, it is easy to focus on the short term. It is difficult but necessary in these times to not lose track of your dreams and aspirations. You need to push yourself to imagine a better future.

You can’t put off working on your goals until all your problems have been resolved. There will always be some sort of problem. Connect with your goals every day.

It doesn’t matter how you feel; times of difficulty are precisely the right time to connect with your best self and aspirations. View the present in the context of your longer-term vision and your goals. Remember that the problems you are currently experiencing are temporary and will not hold you back from your destiny.

Summary

What has been presented are five things you can do to stay positive in challenging times. We all face challenges. Learning to stay positive during problems will position you for not only a faster, more productive recovery but also a more joy-filled life.

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