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Beat Back Adversity

Submitted by on February 11, 2013 – 12:49 amNo Comment

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Author: Anthony Bell

Life is full of adversity; we all go through some adversity in our lives. What you do when you are going through difficulties will determine your overall well-being. When you go through hardships they do not have to keep you down. There are things you can do to make the best out of any hardship and use it to become a better person.

First, realize that you are special and not a failure. I do not care what choices you have made and what you are going through, remember that you have worth and are special. I want you to keep a few things in mind the next time adversity hits. Start telling yourself these things. Keeping them in mind throughout the day will help you through the next rough patch in your life.

Next, remember that your past does not have to be your future. You must stop beating yourself up over things that happened in your past, whether they were your fault or not. Ask yourself, “What did I learn from this? How can I not make the same mistake next time?” then chalk it up as a lesson learned and move on.

Remember that things will get better eventually. Yes, things may be rough for a while, even weeks, months, or years depending on what the situation is but keep in mind that it will not stay this way forever. By keeping this in mind, you will know that there is a brighter day coming in the future. All you have to do is just hang on.

Another thing that is helpful is to surround yourself with people that care about you and will support you through your time of adversity. Having someone that you can talk to about what is going on is a great way of dealing with issues. Just being heard works wonders for a lot of people. If you do not have anyone you can confide in, seek out a qualified counselor or life coach.

Finally, think about what you want to accomplish in the future. How does it look? Picture it in your mind. Picture yourself doing, saying, and being whatever it is that you want to do. Positive images like this will help flood your mind with positive thoughts. Try it today!

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About the Author

Anthony Bell is a navy veteran, life experience coach, and speaker. Anthony works with individuals to not just deal with adversity and obstacles, but to learn, grow, and thrive from the experience. He also partners with avid consumers of self-improvement products to put the concepts and principles into practice. Anthony can be contacted at www.getsuccesstoday.com.

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