Watching the evening news or reading headlines of the morning newspaper has become a little depressing lately…have you noticed?
Don’t get me wrong…I understand that things aren’t all peachy keen right now.
(Did he just say “peachy keen”?)
The economy is in rough shape, people are losing their jobs left and right, and dang it, I can’t even get my favorite peanut butter crackers right now because of salmonella.
But when life sucks all around you, you don’t have to let it suck the life out of you.
Wow, that was profound. Maybe you should go back and reread that sentence.
So if you’re in the midst of the storm, whether it be as a result of a job loss, financial strain, or life has just happened at the worst possible time for you, here are some tips for how to rebound when life sucks.
- It Won’t Always Be Like This – All good things AND all bad things will come to an end. Wars end. The Great Depression ended. The Beatles ended. Someday, even American Idol will end. Don’t cry 11-year old girl. It won’t always be like this.
- Tomorrow Is A New Day – As I write this, it is pouring down rain outside. But the rain will soon stop and according to the forecast, tomorrow is supposed to be sunny with clear skies (not sure about the reliability of forecasts in general but we’ll see). Although life may suck right now, tomorrow is a chance to have a fresh start and a clean slate.
- All You Can Do Is All You Can Do - It sounds simple and you’ve heard it before, but it’s so true. This is difficult especially for guys, because we like to fix things. But sometimes, even with your best effort, you can’t solve the problem. We all have limits and a capacity, so I choose to give my best but beyond that, I can’t always control the world around me.
- There Are Many Things In Life You Can’t Control - Here’s a deep thought for you…sometimes you’re the bug and sometimes you’re the windshield. If it takes you a minute to grasp that, it’s okay. I won’t judge. There are some things I cannot do anything about. I can’t control what the stock market does. I can’t control gas prices. I can’t control home values. But…read #5.
- You Have A Choice – Although there are plenty of things I can’t control, I always have a choice when it comes to my response to the situation. I can choose to become an angry, grumpy, whiny, complainer of a citizen, or I can see this as an opportunity for growth. Two people can go through the exact same experience and yet have completely opposite responses…what will you choose?
- Learn From Your Experience So It Doesn’t Happen Again – When life sucks, it is a great opportunity to learn from your experience. Take the time to ask evaluating questions about your current situation. If you’re in a tough place financially, what can you do to prevent experiencing that same crisis again in the future?
If life sucks right now, I’m sorry. But keep your head up and keep on keepin’ on. You’ll make it.
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