How to Thrive in the Face of Challenge


We all have those days when nothing seems to go our way. We wake up late, we spill coffee on our clothes, we get a flat tire on the way to work, and our boss yells at us. It’s easy to feel like giving up when things are tough, but it’s important to remember that everyone goes through tough times. The key is to find the courage to keep going, even when things are tough.

Here are a few tips for finding the courage to keep going when everything seems to be against you:

  1. Remember that you’re not alone. Everyone goes through tough times. It’s easy to feel like you’re the only one who’s ever been through what you’re going through, but that’s not true. Everyone has their struggles and challenges. Talking to someone who understands what you’re going through can be a great way to feel less alone and more supported.
  2. Focus on the positive. Getting caught up in the negative is easy when things are tough, but focusing on the positive is essential. For example, list all the things you’re grateful for, even if it’s just the small things. Focusing on the positive will help you stay positive and hopeful, even when challenging.
  3. Take some time for yourself. Taking time for yourself is essential when going through a tough time. Do something that you enjoy, and that makes you feel good. This could be anything from reading a book to walking in nature. Taking time for yourself will help you relax and recharge to face the challenges ahead.
  4. Be bold and ask for help. When you’re going through a tough time, don’t be afraid to ask for help. Talk to a friend, family member, therapist, or anyone you trust. Asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness.
  5. Believe in yourself. This is one of the most important things you can do during a tough time. Believe in yourself and your ability to overcome the challenges you’re facing. Remember, you are stronger than you think you are.
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Finding the courage to keep going when everything seems against you is not easy, but it is possible. Following these tips, you can find the strength to keep going and win.

  • Find a purpose. Finding a goal to keep you going can be helpful when you’re going through a tough time. This could be anything from wanting to be there for your family and friends to want to make a difference in the world. Having a purpose will give you something to focus on and help you stay motivated.
  • Set small goals. When you’re feeling overwhelmed, setting small goals for yourself can be helpful. This could be anything from getting out of bed in the morning to showering. Setting small goals will help you feel like you’re progressing, even when things are tough.
  • Take care of yourself. Taking care of yourself physically and emotionally is essential when you’re going through a tough time. This means eating healthy, getting enough sleep, and exercising. It also means taking some time for yourself to relax and de-stress.
  • Surround yourself with positive people. When you’re going through a tough time, it’s essential to surround yourself with positive people who will support you. These people can be friends, family, or even a therapist. Positive people will help you stay positive and hopeful, even when things are tough.
  • Remember that it’s okay not to be okay. It’s important to remember that it’s okay not to be okay when going through a tough time. Don’t be afraid to cry, scream, or vent to someone you trust. Feeling your emotions is a normal part of the healing process.

Going through hell is difficult, but finding the strength to keep going is possible. You can find the strength to overcome any challenge by following these tips.

Keep Hope

Hope is a powerful emotion that can drive us forward, even in the most challenging circumstances. It is the belief that things will get better, that there is a way ahead, and that we can overcome any obstacle that comes our way.

There are many reasons why we all need hope. First and foremost, it helps us to maintain a positive attitude and outlook on life. When we have hope, we are more likely to see the good in situations and focus on the potential for things to improve—helping us remain resilient and persevere through difficult times.

Hope can also motivate us to take action and make positive changes in our lives. It allows us to see the possibilities and work towards achieving our goals and dreams. Especially important when facing challenges or setbacks, as hope can give us the strength and determination to keep moving forward.

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Furthermore, hope can help us to build and maintain strong relationships with others. When we have hope, we are more likely to be supportive and understanding of others, which can foster more profound and meaningful connections. Especially important in times of crisis when called upon to lend a helping hand to those in need.

Finally, hope can help us to find meaning and purpose in life. When we have hope, we are more likely to see the bigger picture and understand our actions’ importance and impact on others. It gives us a sense of direction and helps us to lead fulfilling and satisfying lives.

In conclusion, hope is a strong emotion we all need to navigate life’s ups and downs. It helps us to maintain a positive attitude, to take action and make positive changes, build strong relationships, and find meaning and purpose. Without hope, it cannot be easy to persevere and find joy and fulfillment in life.

Faith Moves Mountains

Waiting for you is your life. Let me explain. If, at this moment, you’re not completely happy with your life, let me give you the piece of the puzzle that is lacking.

Faith! 

Faith breaks open all the bondage of life that is holding you back. It’s that simple. We’ve talked about in previous articles that life is simple, WE put our head, ego, and fear in the equation to stifle growth.

I love the quote from Lisa Nichols, “you gotta know like you know like you know.” 

What this means is unwavering faith that everything will be okay! That what you need will come to pass. Training ourselves to not waiver when everything looks black. Nothing is definite except imminent doom. That dear friend is the enemy throwing his hardest punch to get you to quit. When on the other side of this fear is your life.

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Conquering fear of letting go and letting God was, for me, one of the hardest changes to make in my life. No, I am not 100% with this at all. However, when I waiver, my mind does come back and say, “Hey, wait a minute.” Catching myself before I thoroughly toss out and give up is less and less as time moves along.

Old paradigms can be tossed out with time and attention. New beliefs can arise. 

Here is the big kicker!

When you see absolutely no way, everything is dark, this is when you MUST hold strong in faith. The enemy will test your faith beyond what your mind conceives as no hope. This is when you dig in and let God know you don’t see a way, but you know in your heart he can make a way!

Times where I have just let God know he has me. I trust all will be well. Believe and do the work before me. You cannot just sit on your backside to do what is necessary to achieve that which you desire. God will come through when it’s time for him to go through, not a second sooner. Give God that faith, and he will move mountains for you!

Anyone that tells you “you can’t do that” is telling you they can’t do that. Think about this the only two people that know if you can or cannot. Is you and God. You show him the work and faith. He will come through. I was overwhelmed recently with an abundance of beautiful blessings. It actually scared me. So I took some time to realign my thoughts to trust in God.

I know I am ready to receive all that God has for me. It’s taken time to allow myself to have blind faith. When I do amazing things happen for me, and I look into the clouds where I believe God resides in the shadows looking out for me. Just my thing!

Changing your life requires faith and strength. We are all stronger than we believe we are. That is the first hurdle. You are stronger than you think you are by a long way. Marathon runners hit the wall in the last ten or so miles of a marathon. The wall is a figment of the imagination that you’re done, you’re injured when in fact you are not. Proven study after study. It’s all in your mind. Faith is the same principle. Bust through the wall, and you will finish.

 

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Embrace the Warmth of the Sun on your Face, No Shadows Before You

“Turn your face to the sun, and the shadows fall behind you.”–Unknown 

We’re all guilty of looking back into the shadows of our lives. It’s within those shadows that you find depression, sadness, and loneliness.

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Shadows hide from us the destiny that God has for us. God does not live in the shadows he lives in the light. Turn your face to the sunshine, find warmth in the suns embrace. Feel the warmth open up your dreams.

It’s much easier to look back for some reason. Many of us struggle to find the light. I would urge you this day to venture outside, close your eyes, and look up to the sun. Take a moment to let the Universe know you are grateful.

It’s the simple things like this that build the foundation of your strength.

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Patience will Open UP your Destiny

“I believe that an open attitude and a patient attitude go hand in hand. You see, when you let go and learn to trust God, it releases joy in your life. And when you trust God, you’re able to be more patient. Patience is not just about waiting for something… it’s about how you wait, or your attitude while waiting.”–Joyce Meyer

Patience is not something that comes quickly to me. However, the more I learn to have patience, the more blessings that move through my life. Everyone I believe wants what they want, and they want it now!

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Patience!

Life, however, does not happen on our timeline but the timeline of the Universe, God. If we learn to do the work necessary to have a faith-filled life. Letting our destiny unfold as it should with no force from our own will. Then peace-of-mind lays upon us like a warm blanket.

Learn to do the work needed to move your life forward, have a calm faith-filled knowledge that all will come to you in good time. Fantastic pieces of your destiny will begin to flow to you like a river.

When adversity comes, and it will learn what lessons you can from it, gain strength so that you may move past. Patience will be tested but hold on!

Patience, faith, good work, and life will open up to you!

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