We all have rough patches in our lives; sometimes it seems like it never ends. But one thing you have to remember is that this storm will end, you will come out stronger, and there are ways to learn from this experience.

From losing your job, ending a long term relationship to even losing a loved one, there are ways to get through this time. While there are many more ways to overcome these hardships, only five are listed here.

1. What Has Happened, Happened

When we enter a rough patch, depression becomes prevalent. It is important to realize that in most situations, there is nothing you can do about it. There is no reason to stress yourself about an outcome you had no control over. You need to look at the situation as an opportunity to improve, make needed changes, and move on. While that may be indescribably painful, you are not alone.

2. Reach Out To Others

Others have been in your situation before. The names are changed, some of the details are blurred, but someone else out there has walked the same path as you, and has made a better life for themselves.

Seek out these people – they will guide you through the heartbreak, they can help you find another job, or they can be a shoulder to cry on. Never keep your emotions and feelings bottled; write them down, talk to someone, and find help.

3. Be Optimistic

Certain situations require you to hold back that sob, straighten your shoulders and take on the world. In those cases, staying positive will always help along the way. If you focus on the negative thoughts, only negative will happen.

Be positive that you can inspire change, and it will happen. Be grateful for at least one experience every day, and soon, you will be a more confident person with a realistic view of your life and situation.

4. Change Will Happen

Fighting change only leads to anxiety and stress. When change happens, it is best just to go with it, and see where it takes you. It is such a difficult thing to accept and do, but that is the only way to handle the situation, otherwise, it will give you unneeded headaches. Sometimes it is not even a situation, but yourself that must make a change to progress with the world, job, or relationship.

5. It Will Get Better

Rock bottom hurts. There are sometimes when it seems there is no bottom, and you get pushed further and further down. There is a bottom, when you have nothing left but your barest essentials, you can only go up.

Understand that no matter what kind of situation you are in, you can always improve it by looking at it critically and identifying where there needs to be improvements. Make small goals, small steps to digging yourself out.

Talk to friends, family, or even a cashier at your local superstore. Reach out, and you may get a helping hand from someone who wants to inspire change and help others improve their lives.

Rough times are not predictable, not situation will be the same. No one is to say that while you are climbing the ladder to get out of the whole, someone is not going to cut the ropes. The main issue to remember is that you must always climb. Life is not easy, but with diligence, optimism, and a little bit of humility, you can make a better life for yourself and your family. There is always a way.


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This Post Has 3 Comments

  1. Lily Earhart

    Life is difficult and can hit us at anytime. The more I had difficulties in my life was when I became more stronger as each one came across my path.
    Today, I don’t give it a second thought. I will usually accept whatever comes my way, deal with it and cast it in good order.
    Something I will forever recall my Dad saying. “Everything we deal with in life, it will come to pass.”

  2. Adzilovhi

    Can someone explain,how does one person experience a series of hard knocking challenges throughout one life? Death of family members,chronic disease,loveless life etc

  3. Maureen

    ADZILOVHI, it helps to try to understand that tons of other people have faced the issues you mentioned, and many felt it was as hopeless as you might be thinking. Still, they somehow made it thru, and if they did it, so can you. I’m not a rah rah cheerleader but have had similar issues as you, all of them, and I and many others made it thru so, SO CAN YOU. My husband divorced me one month before our 25th anniversary, after 2 beautiful children. Don’t think you are alone, be strong and look ahead not back, you too will make it thru, you will make the good things happen, those bad patches will pass. You must be strong and look toward the future, it will be good for you… I wish you well, remember that you are in charge of your life even tho’ it’s tough. You’ll be OK. Be bold.

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