Every day we face good and bad situations. When things are going well, we rarely worry about what might happen next. We tend to take things for granted and start to lose appreciation for the good things we have in our lives. On the other hand, bad things rarely happen. But it can be hard to see the positive in something.
It is important to remember that no matter how bad the situation is, you will get through it. You may be constantly stressed and worried, or you may assess the situation and determine a plan of action. No matter how bad the situation is, there is something positive to be gained. Even in death, there is something positive, even if we don’t see it right away.
Your outlook on life will play a big role in how you view adverse situations. If he is depressed, angry, and upset, his outlook will be one of pessimism and sorrow. If you have a cheerful disposition, your perspective will be very different. We all have good and bad days, so it stands to reason that every person falls into one of these two categories at some point.
While your state of mind will have a dramatic impact on how you perceive a situation, always trying to look for the positive can remove some of the negativity we experience in bad situations. By viewing each experience as having a lesson to teach us, we can learn something about ourselves.
The lesson may not be apparent at first, and the feelings of grievance or loss we feel may overshadow everything else. The key is to process each detail over time and take as much positive as we can find and apply it to our lives. The more we start doing this, the easier it will be to see the positive in every situation.
It is normal to be upset by pain when bad things happen. It is human nature and a part of the healing process. However, what we do after the initial pain is what tears us apart. Rather than allow ourselves to be sucked into a downward spiral of depression and anger, we need to look at each situation and find something we can learn from.
Using each situation as a teaching tool provides a positive source of life lessons that we can pass on to others. It is our chance to grow and be there for others who may be experiencing many of the same things that we are. When we can learn to do this, we become positive role models for others who can benefit from our experiences.
Sometimes the main reason we don’t see the good in everyday situations is that we lose perspective of how far we’ve come. But for them, the growth was probably not noticeable.
Start taking note of the little things, the daily improvements you make. Over time, this will allow you to see how far you’ve come and give you a reference point for where you want to go.
Don’t get discouraged even when others discourage you. It’s hard to chase your dreams when your family, friends, and coworkers don’t believe in you. It feels good to have people you care about to support your vision. But whenever someone tells you that you can’t do something, that a goal is “impossible,” or laughs in your face, don’t get frustrated.
Instead, train your mind to see their disbelief as a challenge. Every time someone goes missing, it’s an opportunity to show them how strong your vision is. Turn your negative energy into your rocket fuel and blast off.
