Practice Optimism
The power of positivity is huge. When you are dealing with a stressful or crisis situation in your life, keep repeating to yourself that this too shall pass. Keep reminding yourself of how you have successfully handled all the hard times that you have been through, such as failing an exam, break-ups, not getting a job offer, or losing a dear one. Know that you have the power to come out of the tough times by staying positive.
Work on Your Confidence
When hard times hit, the first thing that breaks is our confidence. We start doubting our ability to successfully deal with the difficult circumstances. So it is important to keep working on your confidence. Take five minutes each day to list all the successes of the day. You might not think there were any, but when you are stressed and low, even being able to go for a 15-minute walk or to be able to fix yourself a healthy meal is a success. List it! Remember no success is small. Optimism leads to success, which in turn leads to increased optimism, which in turn brings more success. It is a cycle, but you need to work towards getting the cycle started.
Ask for Help
Know that you can’t do it all. Resilient people know they need the support of family and friends to keep them up and running in times of distress. So don’t be afraid to ask for help. And help doesn’t just mean someone running errands for you. You might need help in terms of emotional support. Someone who can talk to you to keep you motivated and boost your confidence. Or someone whom you can talk to and share your feelings with. Or a therapist who can help you navigate through your emotions.
Eliminate Negativity
When the going gets tough, it is natural for the mind to gravitate towards negative thoughts. Resilient people make a conscious effort to not let negativity take over. Stay away from negative people or people who find it hard to see a positive streak in difficult situations. While they might not know it, they may be contributing to bringing you down, so it’s best to avoid them. It is ok to set boundaries. Don’t hesitate to say “No” to such people and avoid negative conversations.
Pray Often
It doesn’t matter if you believe in a god or you don’t. Pray to and connect with the energy source that you believe in. When you put your desire for things to change for the better out there in the universe, you invite all positive energies to help you through the process. Make sure to pray for good times, for healing, and not to complain about your current situation.
Fake It Till You Make It
And last but not least, fake it till you make it. There will be days when telling yourself, “It will all be ok and this too shall pass” will seem fake. Fake it anyway. Tell yourself, “All is good.” Keep repeating it until you make it. Let the law of attraction work!
