Develop a Good Sense of Humor

Don’t take life too seriously. Perhaps this is one of the best pieces of advice for difficult times. It doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t feel your emotions, but the truth is, that isn’t all there is to you. When amid a major life upheaval, you might not feel like laughing, but as time passes, try to find humor in the situation. You might be surprised by how you feel.

Remember How Far You’ve Come

Our past experiences give us the strength and wisdom we have today. Without them, we wouldn’t be who we are. And when life throws us more curveballs, we do well to remember the past and what we’ve endured. Think about how you overcame adversity during those moments when you thought you might not even survive. What kept you going? Use that to fuel you as you go through adversity in the presence. That is what makes us resilient.

Try to Make Peace with What Is

It’s tempting to blame other people for the situation we now find ourselves in. However, that doesn’t help us heal and it won’t make us resilient to change in the future. Ultimately, you should want to make peace with what happened and move on from the situation. Don’t stay stuck in the same situation. Overcome adversity by moving forward and onward with your life.

Look At Adversity as an Opportunity

When we are faced with negative experiences, one of the healthiest things we can do is reinvent ourselves. Whether that means cutting your hair or changing your wardrobe, or simply changing the way we see who we are, reinvention is a great way to move our life forward. Embracing adversity as the secret of true change enables us to seek out new opportunities for our lives that we may not previously have seen.

Never Give Up

Giving up can look like a lot of different things, but the true definition is simply a refusal to accept and love ourselves.  When we give up, we sell ourselves short of what we’re capable of. Keep trying. Keep moving forward. Keep learning and growing. You’ll be amazed by how beautiful a little adversity can make your life!

Ready to Start Your Healing Journey?

As a licensed professional counselor, I know how difficult it can be to get back on our feet after adversity. That’s why I help people just like you move through it and come out the other side a stronger person. Please contact me here to set up a free consultation with me, today.