Dealing when crap happens. --- The Three Rs

Crap happens to everyone. Crap is a messed up situation, especially one that you are not expecting. How many times have you been faced with such situations? something or a situation that catches you unawares? like when in an examination hall you discover the first three compulsory questions are from that part of your note you forgot to read and it is an examination without bonds. Or when MMM suddenly folded up and you just invested a huge sum. Yeah, i thik you've got the idea.

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Crap, happens most times when we least expect it,be it a business that failed, a marriage that failed, a job offer that failed, an emotional mess or a financial mess, things don't always go the way we plan it.That you find yourself in an unpalatable situation doesn't necessarily mean it is your fault. Bad things happen to good people, life is sometimes not fair but we keep living in it.

I like to believe that it is possible to guard against ugly situations, what I mean is, it is possible to prevent impending doom or failure. What can one do?

• Always have a plan, some people even have more than a plan.Your plan shouldn't be selfish or callous, it should just be something to help you survive in case of eventualities.

• You can manage your earnings if you are into business and save up for rainy days.

• Surround yourself with the right people, this is often repeated but people still fall victim to wrong associations.

• Be committed to whatever good you are doing and for the love of God , never remain idle.

However, because crap happens to us all and sometimes we just can't control it,( say, the death of a loved one), I'd like to discuss a few things that we can try out to retain composure when or if we find ourselves in unpalatable situations.

I recently discovered the 3Rs.

• Relax

• Re-strategize

• Re-try

RELAX because you are not the only one who has to deal with unwanted and unpalatable situations. A lot of times people go through tough situations and they can not say it out. Either they are scared or they've not found the right avenue to discuss their pain. Whichever it is, it's best to realize that you are not alone and someone somewhere is probably facing worse predicaments. So relax and prepare to move on. Mopping around won't solve the situation or make you any happier.

RE-STRATEGIZE And that's because you need to learn from your mistakes, learn from your pain and move on. Pain is a good motivator, and you should channel all of that motivation into doing something new or discovering yourself in a different way. Become resilient and make sure you hang around people who can help your new resolve not the same old people who haven't been helpful.

RE-TRY because no matter how much you fail, you are not a failure until you quit and stop trying.Re-try because all hope is not lost and every cloud has a silver lining.

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In conclusion, Life doesnt end at crap!. Do all you can to achieve all that you want to achieve despite the odds, keep striving, until you become what you dream of becoming. This isn't just motivation, this is the reality of life.

Editor's note: When life throws you a bag full of lemons, you better be darn sure you're busy making lemonades the next time it comes around

Thank you for reading,

Blog Contributor: @ponmile
Blog Editor: @pangoli

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