Times can be hard…..good careers and jobs becoming scarcer, single parenthood, divorce, cost of living rising and wages staying where they were five years ago. With pressures increasing and relief systems harder and harder to access, how do you stay positive?
There is no pat answer for all. Some principles can be applied in most situations but please remember that if you feel that depression is overwhelming and you have suicidal feelings at all, see your doctor, talk to a professional or confide in someone close to you at the very least. Another important note for you to make to yourself, is that feeling down sometimes, is normal. There is a tremendous difference between feeling down for a day or even two, and being clinically depressed. I generally give myself a day to cry, be angry and feel down, when things are overwhelming me. It is cathartic and gives me vision of what I really want, through the tears.
Wake up in the morning praying / thinking / knowing good things will happen. Do not let one bad thing like stubbing your toe or spilling your coffee, set the pace for your day. If you are late, perhaps it is so that you are not in accident or stuck in an elevator. We do not know what we are saved from, as we cannot know what has not happened. You do not need to be religious to believe in SOMETHING…the universe, Law of Attraction, God or Karma. Most of all, BELIEVE IN YOURSELF! Give yourself permission to dream, to be happy and to not let the opinions of others matter enough to break your happiness.
Even the worst times pass. the moment is just that…the MOMENT. I have been through some terrible times that I thought would never end. I have questioned God, my own strength and my ability to survive what seemed to be everything going wrong at once. I have asked why me? I hate when people turn it around and ask why not me….I can list a thousand reasons why not me. I do not have all of the answers but I can tell you these simple truths.
Tomorrow is another day. Somebody, somewhere cares about you and would miss you if you were not there. There are solutions to every problem. They may take what seems like a long time and they may be scary, but they are there waiting for you. There is something in this world that makes you smile so find it and keep it close. It may be a piece of music, a picture, a pet or a distant memory. Use your sadness, frustration, fear or anger to propel yourself forward. Never let yourself stay in the moment. Even though it does not fee like it at the time, you are not alone. You are not the only person to have gone through the situation and chances are, someone close to you in going through it at the same time you are. Find resources, get creative and do not be shy. We tend to want to keep our burdens to yourself but if no one knows, no one can help you. most bad situations did not happen overnight and they will not disappear overnight.
A Life Coach can be your ear and help you find your motivation. A program designed specifically for you, will teach you to find your joy, your energy and your future. Write to me at andrea@unleashtheknow.com to start your get started now. What is waiting for you on the other side of now?
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