Challenging Times - And 5 Ways to Overcome Challenges in Life

Let us be honest - we all know those days when life seems to be extremely cruel to us? 

Life is full of its ups and downs. One day, we may feel like we have it all figured out. Then we have the feeling that life gives us again and again lemons. Or the morning when you find out that you ran out of coffee, the 'Nutella' / peanut butter is empty, or your mascara decides to attack you, or when your wardrobe for some reason is hiding all your good clothes from you, ... 

Please don't forget, we all have bad days, and we are all allowed to have them. The feeling and moments of thinking that life gives us only lemons. You’re not alone in these feelings. Everyone has to face their own varieties and types of lemons and challenges . 

Everyone has their own choices for how to face a challenge in life or to deal with lemons. 

However, there are a few good tips and tricks to follow when the going gets tough. Take your pick from the following list!

1. Look around you - You’re not alone

As mentioned everyone has their downs and challenges. Try to reach out to your community, family, friends, colleagues and network. Speak your feelings and express your concerns in all settings of your life - I firmly believe in being honest. Whatever you are going through, there are others who have been through it too or similar experience or even have ideas or they may reach out a helping hand.

2. Accept somebody's help

You have no grounds or reason to think that you might feel bad or ashamed for asking for help. Whether you choose to rely on a loved one, a friend, an expert help, a colleague, or a stranger, there are people who want to help you succeed.

3. Allow to display of feeling - getting emotional in front of others

It's ok not to smile all the time. To appear or make yourself seem more courageous, resolute, or dauntless than you really feel - by putting up a brave front your feelings are not going to go away. Rather, feelings become trapped energy and can even have negative health consequences when they are ignored. Take some time to feel what you feel. I know from other and myself meditation is a good way to do it - and there are meditation methods invidual for everyone. Or, if you’d rather write down what you feel, writing can be a therapeutic and cathartic experience - as I do it with this blog - it doesn't to have a blog perhaps only a letter which you keep with yourself or send to a friend. And much more, when you note down your feelings, or when you share your feelings, you may also be able to see your situation in a new light. 

4. Positive Mindset

Positive thinking is an emotional and mental attitude that focuses on the good and expects results that will benefit you. It begins with mental awareness. You can practice awareness through mindfulness techniques and meditation. This will take both time and practice but it is worth it - believe me. When you get good at acknowledging your thoughts and letting them pass, you can stop negative thoughts in their tracks.

5. Find your own humor in challenging times

Every time you are able to find humor in a difficult situation, you win.  Some things in life might be bad and they can really make us mad - If life seems jolly rotten there's something you've forgotten - and that's to laugh and smile and dance and sing - when you're feeling in the dumps don't be silly chumps just purse your lips and whistle, that's the thing and always look on the bright side of life.

 

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And coming back to one of my initial sentences.

When life gives you lemons, it's up to you - whether you are complaining about not having strawberries  ...

... or whether you make lemonade / lemon-sorbet 

... or just asking for tequila and salt.

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As you discover changing times

You must have the strength to endure

As you discover changing world

You can't be guessing, you must be for sure

As you discover changing times

It's not so bad as you will find

As we see our changing world

A new direction you must keep in mind

Life has so much to show you

You must be ready for the new

We went through so many changes and challenges

And we learn to grow and we'll grow as we always grew00

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In this context I like to point you to former articles:

Hope, confidence, and faith. Positive attitude leads to achievement.

It is possible to influence one's thinking and choose where to direct one's thoughts.

For me 'Having Hope' means not losing faith and confidence - but also feeling well-being.

Smile and enjoy the moment

Sometimes you understand the worth of good days long after they are gone. What I learned in my life and much more in the reasoned years, and much more months - enjoy the moment.

Transforming - Positive Attitude

I firmly believe that - it doesn't take much to live a happy life ...

even in days of trouble it is even hard for one to see this and have this thought in their heart. 

Thoughts about Love and Change and Uncertainty

I thought about love, change and uncertainty - The love I felt and feel.  and the change which is happening and the uncertainty which comes as side effect.

Grief, like death, is a natural part of life. Coping with bereavement

Grief is grief - Full Stop - The reasons for mourning are as manifold and diverse as the mourning itself.

A loved one has died. A lifelong dream has burst. Or a relationship has failed - and much else.

Ways to Enjoy Life - How to Live in the Moment + Enjoy the Present

My life changed since my wife died. And since then I wonder and explore ways to be happy alone and live a full life. Your past and your future depends on today's moments. The sum of moments builds your life, so enjoy the moment to enjoy your life fully.