Feeling stuck in a rut? Life can sometimes feel overwhelming, but there are ways to navigate through the storm. Discover five practical strategies to help you regain control, find positivity, and transform your perspective when life seems to be against you.
The fear that something will go terribly wrong and life will never be the same again haunts you
It’s what we do in those moments that matters.
- Over time, I’ve figured out a few things that I’ve learned to help with this fear and have found them helpful.
Quit blaming
When you’re hurt, it is equally natural to look for someone to blame. But blame only serves to prolong the hurt. It makes it harder to let things go.
- If something is meant to be, it will happen. Deal with it and move on.
Don’t give in to fear and despair
It’s so much easier to give in and surrender to the fear and grief, but we need to stand tall, even when we feel two feet too short
- Fake it till you make it, and sooner or later, you will make it
Replace “Why me?” with “What next?”
By intentionally catching ourselves thinking “why me?” and replacing it with “what next?” we not only gain back a feeling of control but also figure out what we can actually do.
- Put on your calmest voice, even when you feel like screaming “Why us? Can we please catch a break?”
Never give up
No matter where you’re at or what you’re going through, don’t give up. Try just one more thing; maybe it’s just the thing that will resolve it for you.
- It ain’t over, until it’s over
Force yourself to practice gratitude
No matter what you are dealing with, there is always, always something to be grateful for.
- Say it out loud a few times. Your heart and your mind will soon catch up, and you’ll start to feel grateful, too.
