8 Things to keep in mind when you’re at your lowest
There’s no doubt that life can be brutal at times. Even if you’ve been blessed to this point, there’s little chance of making it to the end of your life without suffering a significant setback at some point. This is just how life goes. Enjoy the good times, because bad times creep in and out…we have all been there!
People are tested when faced with great challenges. Are you confident that you can answer that challenge? Everyone has a plan until they get “punched in the face.” What will you do when life punches you in the face? 🤣
Be prepared for curveballs in life:
1.You’ve been down before and rebounded
This isn’t the first time that you’ve had to deal with challenging circumstances. Think back to the last time you thought you were dealing with more than you could handle. Have you ever experienced any of these hardships:
Divorce, breakups and strained relationships
Quarter-life, Mid-life crisis
Death of a loved one
Loss of employment or decrease in overall income
Slammed with life responsibilities
Failures
Getting injured or Falling sick
Losing all that you have in a natural disaster
How do you feel about that time(s) now? It won’t be long before you can think back on your current situation and maybe even smile about it a little. Being prepared for these times helps us improve how we live our lives. Being prepared to face challenges is what it means to learn and grow. The idea is to make the best out of everything life throws at us. Remember, most of these situations are not under our control. So the logical method to deal with these circumstances is to accept and move on…
2. There’s nowhere to go but up!
If you’re truly at your lowest, there’s a silver lining: There’s nowhere to go but up from here. Reaching a true low point can be a blessing. It’s a chance to get real with yourself, dig in, and make some positive changes in your life. Turn the pain into motivation. Don’t be afraid to accept and let go of the negative. Always look for inspiration and push through!
3. Even small changes can make a big difference
When you’re at your lowest, even a small change can have a big impact. When your life is operating at a high level, making additional progress can be a lot of work. So break off bite-size pieces and put one foot in front of the other. As days go by, they all add up and soon you will not feel hopeless any longer. No one wants to hear this when they are in the middle of their crisis, but trust me, it is THE coping strategy that gets you through it all.
Be strong, brave and make daily efforts to move forward little by little. Keep calm and carry on!
4. Gratitude can provide a more positive perspective
Look for things you can be grateful about. Your perspective will change considerably, and you’ll be in a better position to find solutions to your current dilemma. Gratitude calms the mind and brings clarity and…
Gratitude is a great tool to have available during both good and difficult times. Are you strong enough to be grateful when you’re at your lowest?
Gratitude opens the door to more meaningful relationships. Are you ready to show gratitude for those around you as well as for yourself so YOU can be an amazing friend, daughter/son, lover right back?
Gratitude improves mental, physical and spiritual health. Do you have the courage to find and sustain gratitude from within daily? Try keeping a gratitude journal to keep you on task!
Gratitude is one of the most overlooked tools that we all have access to every day.
Cultivating gratitude doesn’t cost any money and it certainly doesn’t take much time, but the life-long satisfaction is enormous, trust me! Give it a try and reap the benefits.
5. Progress is the key to feeling better
People are happiest when making progress. Set a couple of small goals and achieve them. You’ll feel a lot better than you think. It’s more enjoyable to be in a rough situation but clearly making progress each week, than to be in a good situation but clearly sliding backwards each week. Start today setting goals and making progress and imagine where you will be in a month. Or, do nothing and imagine where you will be in a month. From here, grab the motivation to move forward!
6. You’ll laugh about this someday
Long after the fact, there’s something a little humorous about the bad times. You realize how overly dramatic you were at that time. You’ll eventually grow to feel the same way about your present situation. This is where your journal comes in. Looking back on past entries really helps you see that you did have coping skills that got you through tough times. You faced your fears and dug deep to find your way back to the light of your good life…and you have a record of it!
7. You’ll only be stronger for it
Hard times create strong people. It stinks while it’s happening, but you might even be grateful someday for your current struggles. I totally look back on my own life and see the wisdom in everything from my divorce to multiple job changes. The growth I gained, brought me to right here, right now with all the successes and new meaningful relationships that currently fill my life with joy!
You’ll become stronger and more capable too. People that have never faced significant challenges are “soft”. I think we all know a few peeps that crumble at the little stuff because they never faced or coped with real challenges. To be brave and build courage and resilience for the long run, life challenges must be welcomed. Challenge and Change=Growth. I promise.
8. You’re not alone
Remember that there are plenty of people that are willing to help. Avoid the urge to hide from the world and deal with your challenges alone. It’s unnecessary. Reach out and allow others to assist you. What do you have to lose?
I value my good friend base that value their Optimal Wellness as much as I do mine. They are always there for me and just get it. They get that happiness is important and that we all need support in the good times and bad. Continue to build your support tribe and never deal with challenges alone… that could lead to depression…
you can overcome challenges
It’s easy to feel overwhelmed when everything seems to be crashing down around you, but you can overcome your situation. Set a simple goal and achieve it. Then, set a slightly bigger goal and achieve it. The momentum you gain can give a great boost of confidence and optimism!
Stay in the game, I say, even when the game gets rough. No matter how challenging your life might be, it could actually be worse. Others have overcome poverty, language barriers, health issues, being orphaned, and abuse, and come out on top. You can overcome your current situation, too. I’m here for you. Optimal YOU hangs in there and comes out smiling and grateful for growth! Let’s do the “Happy Life” Optimal Lifestyle together, shall we?
