Over Coming Challenges

We all come across challenges in our lives, it is how we handle them that will ultimately determines our success or otherwise.

Today I was faced with a challenge that potentially could have ruined my whole day. This is an occurrence that is probably not uncommon in your own life? You know those days you tell yourself you just should never have got out of bed, that is the feeling I am talking about. It only takes one challenge early in the morning to ruin most people's moods for the whole day.

Here are some great tips to help you get through those challenging moments in your life that I have applied to my own life with great success.

Firstly, try to see the situation from a third persons point of view. When you are caught up in the emotion of the moment you can say or do things that you will regret and will not be able to take back. So take a step back and try to assess the situation from the outside looking in.

Secondly, BREATH, count to 10 (slowly) controlling your breathing the whole time. Yes I know we are all taught to do this from a young age... but how many people actually do... probably not many. Make a conscious effort to BREATH.

Thirdly, know what you are feeling. Realise that you are angry, sad, frustrated etc. Realise that this is only a temporary feeling and that in that state of mind you will not make well thought our decisions. Avoid making any important decision while in an emotional state of mind. You will regret it if you do.

Fourthly, do something that makes you feel happy or relaxed, this will be different for everyone, it may be a particular song you love, a quick walk, meditating, writing in a diary etc. Whatever that is for you, take the time to do it and come back down to earth.

Lastly, CHEER UP SUNSHINE!!! Life is to short to have enemies, be resentful, hold a grudge, be angry, sad, frustrated or anything other than happy and thankful to be alive. The world is a huge place full of wonderful things to do, see and experience. The more time you spend in a positive state of mind, the more positive things you will attract into your life.

Keep these things in mind next time you are about to "Snap" and you will always make the right decisions and keep relationships, both professional and personal in tact.

See you at the Top!

Corey Low