Positivity In Adversity
A guide towards having the right mindset to facing and overcoming adversity
At one point or the other we may have encountered difficulties that would make us see ourselves as being undeservingly unfortunate.
If there’s one thing life will always teach you then it’s lessons. Many at times these lessons are not planned for, they just occur. In fact, it’s almost like a law and it is bound to happen regardless of who you are, where you are or what you do. These lessons i speak of, come in the form of unpleasant situations where we are most likely to find ourselves battling with and this is adversity.
Now, when faced with adversity, you need to reflect on these;
⚫First, you need to count your blessings and be grateful for what you have, what you have achieved and what you can still do.
In fact, from personal experience this has always been my weapon when faced with challenges because with this you tend to realize your strengths that probably you haven’t really discovered you possess.
Value life and all it’s little things, being grateful for the divine relationships, and and having a heart full of gratitude will only attract more good things and breakthroughs in life.
⚫Second, you need to sit-back and reflect in order to find out what you’re doing wrong and acknowledge it. To achieve this, you need to ask yourself these questions with all sincerity;
- What have i been doing wrong?
- Have i been completely honest to myself?
- How could i do better next time?
These questions will tend to make you reshape your mindset, admit your mistakes and give you options to move forward with whatever situation you are faced with.
🟢 Now, the plan.
Yes! You need to draft out a plan, You need to have a plan! You will find it most difficult in life if you have constantly failed to plan and you have decided to just flow in any direction life pushes you.
It’s okay if you have planned before and it probably failed because now is the right time to re-strategize, now is the time to take advantage of the situation, now is the time to turn your adversity into opportunity.
By re-strategizing, you should;
- First, be optimistic. You need to see adversity as a challenge which you must take advantage of.
- You need to relax, be confident and make peace with yourself.
- Keep in mind that making peace with yourself comes with accepting your mistakes.
- Write out your problems on a paper. This will help you focus and reflect deeply on your difficulties.
- Break down your problems into smaller pieces. You may have heard this alot of times and that’s because it enables you tackle your issues bit by bit without being overwhelmed.
- Put your plan into action!
- Believe in your potentials and abilities. Believing in yourself creates an atmosphere of self-confidence and this will always keep your positive mindset ON.
- Learn to not compare yourself with others. Comparing your self with others will make you feel unnecessarily disappointed in yourself and can even lead to anxiety. But i say to you, focusing on your life will enable you save precious time, realize your achievements and see that you can be that person that people will want to focus on. In fact, you’ll gain self-worth.
- Never give up.
Take charge of your situation and be ready to keep pushing forward regardless. Take one step at a time knowing that each step you take is leading you to something new, something great. Put everything in the hands of the Almighty God and see yourself coming out in flying colors!
