Proverbs 28:25 – “He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD Yahweh”
How To Thrive During Challenging Times
There is no denying that we’re in the midst of an incredibly challenging moment in time. This crisis has thrown us all out of our comfort zones.
But the trick is remembering that while this feeling is real, this experience is only temporary.
What is real are your circumstances and feelings, but those are not permanent.
Your circumstances and feelings are constantly changing. Reality is a perspective. It is changeable.
Look at this in contrast to things that are true, which are unwavering and constant. Truth is constant.
It’s real that there is a global crisis right now. But is it true that you are hopeless because of it?
The truth is that at the end of the day, you are still wonderful, divine, deserving you—regardless of your outer circumstances.
You may by default view challenges as bad because your mind is cluttered with conditioning that does not serve your highest vision.
Your mind has been tricked, and it’s up to you to redirect its power to seek the truth.
While you can’t control the economy or the other forces of change, you can position yourself to survive and even thrive in challenging times.
What can you do
Pay attention! Too often, people fail to recognize the early signs of looming layoffs, downsizing or shutdowns and are caught by surprise when they find themselves without a job.
Think ahead and make a plan.
Once you have a plan of action, stop focusing on the potential downside and start searching for potential opportunities.
Learn to ignore bad news, negative people and maybe turn the television off for a change!
Local news can some times share nothing buy gloom and doom stories and 1 positive story?!?
You never know when a seemingly negative situation may turn out to be for the best.
With that being said, keep a positive attitude.
In tough times, your first reaction may be to “hunker down.” Nothing could be less helpful.
Have a life outside of your work. A healthy counterbalance is important, not healthy to be all about work.
My thoughts
Make a conscious choice to view challenging times as an incredible adventure.
Increase your learning, whether by reading a “how to” book, taking a course or browsing the internet.
That saying the more you know is true, your value is higher when you possess skills unlike the average Joe.
You definitely want to get your finances under control. The number one way to do this is cut back on spending.
During challenging times, it is not smart to spend money unnecessarily.
Make your own meals at home, use coupons when possible and shop when there is a sale!
Buy food in large quantities because this will limit and reduce inflation in the long run.
Learn to garden and keep enough money in the bank to cover your basic bills (e.g., rent, cellphone, electric).
Get out of the system as much as possible. What do I mean? Learn to become self sufficient.
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