Saturday, February 07, 2009

Tough Times...


There is no doubt that we are going through rough times right now. Economic hardships and overall international strife feel very present. That is why this week I have decided to write about transforming our difficult or trying experiences into valuable material for our future successes.

Hardships are never pleasant, but that does not make them bad. They are a natural part of life's ebb and flow. Believe it or not, there are benefits to experiencing hard times. Personal coaches and top psychologists agree that we can learn valuable lessons that will benefit us in the end. Experiencing hardship causes us to re-prioritize our lives. These periods give us the opportunity to think about the things that are important to us and remind us not to take them for granted.

Hardships can also strengthen our relationships and communities. In times of need, people naturally pull together. Friends, it is a survival instinct. These are the times when we need others and they need us. Some of the more powerful stories we read or hear about in the news involve people who showed their true mettle and pulled together when up against struggle and emerged victorious in the end.

Hardships force us to be more innovative by pushing us to seek new directions to overcome obstacles and encourage us to be more flexible and determined. And finally, hardships can also be a humbling experience by reminding us that we are vulnerable and human, just like everyone around us.

I hope that my thoughts will help you to confront the times we are living right now. So the next time you feel the weight of your current difficulties, I hope you will give yourself a pat on the back for all that you're dealing with and give a hug to those who mean so much to you.

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