How to get yourself out of difficult situations!

Life is not only moonshine and roses. Often enough we find ourselves in very difficult situations because of the choices we make. You might feel totally lost and unable to cope in this particular situation.  Whatever the problem or the situation, it is important to know that everyone goes through difficult times at some point in their lives, and no matter how hard you fall, the most important thing is the way that you stand up again.   

If you are in a difficult situation it is important to make sure that you can cope. Acknowledge the situation and don’t go into denial.  

Remember there is always a way out! No matter how difficult the situation!  

If you don’t know how to solve your problem, it is advisable to go and talk to someone that could help you. Today it is no longer frowned upon to go and see a therapist and it has become somewhat of a trend.  People even have life coaches these days to motivate them and help them through difficult times.  

What is a life coach? 

A life coach is NOT a therapist or a psychiatrist. A life coach is a person that helps other people keep their lives on track. They are responsible for a client to find their direction in life and to develop a plan of action. A life coach literally helps you find direction your direction in life.  If you are not in a situation where you feel confident to talk to a stranger or a therapist, it is very important to develop a plan of action on your own or with the help of friends. That is why you call them friends after all. Let them help you develop a plan of action. Get a group of friends together and let them help you brainstorm. One of them might have a better idea than you and might see something more positively and can help you think straight. 

Let your friends help you find a solution to your problem.   Make sure to listen to them and to change whatever you can to make your situation better.  

Here are a few tips that will help you cope and get through the difficult parts of life.  

1.  Realize and acknowledge the situation. Don’t go in denial and pretend that the situation doesn’t exist. The faster you can solve it the better you will feel.  

2. Develop a proper plan to get out of the situation, and stick to the plan. Life doesn’t always work out like we want it to, but if you bake a cake, you need to follow a recipe otherwise your cake will be a big disaster. If you want to get out of a difficult situation in your life, follow the plan and don’t dig a deeper grave for yourself.  

3. Change whatever you can in your life to make the situation more bearable by setting new goals for yourself, and develop skills to cope with what you have lost. Work with what you have left and learn to accept your current situation.  

4. FOCUS ON WHAT YOU CAN GAIN THROUGH THIS EXPERIENCE! 

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 Thomas Edison did not just give up on his whole idea after one try. He continued and tried many times to achieve what he did.  

Here are some of his quotes that you can read in difficult times to motivate you: 

 I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work.  

Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration.   

Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. 

The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.   

Many of life's failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.   

There is no substitute for hard work.   

If we did all the things we are capable of, we would literally astound ourselves.   

The first requisite for success is the ability to apply your physical and mental energies to one problem incessantly without growing weary.    

  If you fail, it is NO reason to give up on anything. Next time will be easier and you will remember the difficult times and learn from your mistakes.  

FAILURE IS THE ONLY ROAD TO SUCCESS!   

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