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3 Ways to Stay Positive (Even When it Feels Like Everything’s Falling Apart)

There are times in life when everything comes crashing down around you.ย  But there is one thing inside you that can maintain a steady course, and that’s your attitude. In fact, this is when you need to stay positive, no matter what.

It may sound easier said than done, but it’s critical to stay positive – even when it feels like everything is falling apart.ย  The ability to stay positive during difficult times can not only help you find a solution for your difficulty but help you bounce back better than you ever have before.

“The struggle you’re in today is developing the strength you need tomorrow.” ~Robert Tew

Use these 3 tips to stay positive when you feel like giving up:

 

1 – Focus on your end goal

You’ve got to remember where you’re going if you want to get there.ย ย  Your past, no matter how difficult, has only created life up to now.ย  Remember your end goal and re-focus to bring clarity back to your vision.

Even if you’ve found yourself in a hole you can dig your way out no matter how deep. But first, you’ve got to make the decision to pick up your shovel and dig. Your potential is far beyond where you are right now. Write down a few small steps you can take action on this week, it will bring you closer to where you want to be (essentially making you feel better).

2 – Affirm gratitude

When life gives you a losing hand, remember how wonderful it is to still be sitting at the card table.ย  There is always, always, always something to be grateful for, even if it’s the fact that you’re breathing and reading this.

When you express what you’re grateful for, the things you’re grateful for will grow.ย  Your thankful attitude is responding to life and bringing more of what you want. Only a gracious, grateful heart will attract more and even better opportunities.

3 – “Refrain and release” your negative energy

Negative energy can be tough to tame when it’s hitting you full force.ย  Irritability can occur as you go through the venting process, and sometimes you feel like projecting negativity onto others.ย  It’s important to remember that they probably didn’t cause your situation. Even if they did, forgiveness is an important lesson to learn in life.ย  Refrain from spreading negative energy around you and try to help maintain positivity, even if it’s outside your own experience.

Don’t crop-dust people with your dilemma when you’re working through it either.ย  Remember that everyone is fighting some kind of battle, and they may have a hard time being able to handle the load.ย  There will be people to support you in your process, but it’s important to ask for that support first. It’ also important to remember that when an issues arises, consult your very best therapist – your inner voice – your intuition. Here you can vent and explore options that will lead to a solution.

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What tip do you use to stay positive when you feel like giving up?


Comments

50 responses to “3 Ways to Stay Positive (Even When it Feels Like Everything’s Falling Apart)”

  1. Thank you!
    I love your ability to boil this information down into a pithy stew ๐Ÿ™‚
    I want to pass the dish!

  2. Tank you for thesee post. ….reading them always. …..Great remainders….love them so keeep they coming

  3. Nicky Martin Avatar
    Nicky Martin

    Thanks Chris. This was very helpful indeed.

  4. Peshala Alwis Avatar
    Peshala Alwis

    your most welcome mam, if you have any questions while your doing meditating just ask ๐Ÿ™‚
    take care……

  5. Pam Reilley Schepis Avatar
    Pam Reilley Schepis

    Thank you for your kind words. I'm not a Buddhist but embrace many of it's tenents. I'm grateful that I was shown how to do this prior to becoming ill.

  6. Peshala Alwis Avatar
    Peshala Alwis

    Pam Reilley Schepis
    yes it keeps mind peaceful.. i think i know something about meditation because am a Buddhist, that's y i said to do meditation,,, have a healthy life mam !!

  7. Pam Reilley Schepis Avatar
    Pam Reilley Schepis

    Thank you for the suggestion. Have been meditating several times a day for years. It keeps me centered and peaceful.

  8. Peshala Alwis Avatar
    Peshala Alwis

    Do meditation mam,, it will help you to gain energy …..

  9. Pam Reilley Schepis Avatar
    Pam Reilley Schepis

    I lost 85% of my pancreas to correct hypoglycemia and it failed. I'm in pain, on IV nutrition and was just diagnosed with Lyme. It's not easy but i get up everyday and pursue my passions of art and music. I listen to books on tape. It took a while but I'm grateful to have a chance to live a quieter more introspective life. What I lost physically, I gained emotionally. As you mentioned, people have problems of their own so I see an awesome spiritually based counselor regularly. Working through grief is easier if you can speak freely with no judgement. I've learned that I'm stronger than I thought and life is worth fighting for.

  10. Lost my job(have a much better one now!), Lost my house (am only a 10min walk away now} Lost my boyfriend (am now totally fine with that). I am learning again to be happy with me and it is very awesome!

  11. I could really use stuff like these about now. Really hit rock bottom after my breakup.

  12. F it dude, let's go bowling!

  13. Very Inspiring, and already feeling more positive.

  14. Very Inspiring, and already feeling more positive.

  15. surely..think possitive..feel possitive

  16. surely..think possitive..feel possitive

  17. Shivalika Dhall Avatar
    Shivalika Dhall

    Sch inspiring words…thankyou

  18. Shivalika Dhall Avatar
    Shivalika Dhall

    Sch inspiring words…thankyou

  19. Mariel Sofia Avatar
    Mariel Sofia

    Thanks!

  20. Mariel Sofia Avatar
    Mariel Sofia

    Thanks!

  21. Thank you for the healthy positive thoughts , is such a blessing for me to find you guys here. Every time I read a post helps me to be more positive and have strength to go on .

  22. Thank you for the healthy positive thoughts , is such a blessing for me to find you guys here. Every time I read a post helps me to be more positive and have strength to go on .

  23. Thank you I have to remember the good not the bad, and go forward.

  24. I make wuzu, offer prayers and make to Allah.everything become ok.

  25. I make wuzu, offer prayers and make to Allah.everything become ok.

  26. This is Philip Navarro Age 49. We are family and one daughter.Thank yoi for your positives.. its wonderful help that make them to feel special peoples and famlys.i do know. About this opinions and believes to learn. Most about positives. Thumb up every body in facebook.

  27. This is Philip Navarro Age 49. We are family and one daughter.Thank yoi for your positives.. its wonderful help that make them to feel special peoples and famlys.i do know. About this opinions and believes to learn. Most about positives. Thumb up every body in facebook.

  28. Beth Sullivan Avatar
    Beth Sullivan

    My daughter & granddaughter are my only inspiration to keep climbing upwards. I need to focus more on the positive than the negative aspects in my life =)

  29. Beth Sullivan Avatar
    Beth Sullivan

    My daughter & granddaughter are my only inspiration to keep climbing upwards. I need to focus more on the positive than the negative aspects in my life =)

  30. Positive in Positive out…

  31. Positive in Positive out…

  32. Susie Kapnick Avatar
    Susie Kapnick

    very inspiring ideas to try, my daughter is struggling so as they say you are only as happy as your most unhappy child

  33. Susie Kapnick Avatar
    Susie Kapnick

    very inspiring ideas to try, my daughter is struggling so as they say you are only as happy as your most unhappy child

  34. Penny Nevett Avatar
    Penny Nevett

    Thankyou for your positive thoughts very intriging xx

  35. Bellissimo ci si sente in pace

  36. Bellissimo ci si sente in pace

  37. Sharon Tidswell Avatar
    Sharon Tidswell

    Thank you for giving me the tools to help me make my life a better one. X

  38. Sharon Tidswell Avatar
    Sharon Tidswell

    Thank you for giving me the tools to help me make my life a better one. X

  39. Thank you difficult thing made easy good

  40. Thank you difficult thing made easy good

  41. Sleep for a few hours and your mind will feel revitalized, giving you the opportunity to choose a new improved attitude ๐Ÿ™‚

  42. Sleep for a few hours and your mind will feel revitalized, giving you the opportunity to choose a new improved attitude ๐Ÿ™‚

  43. Thank you for the positive perspective

  44. thank you positive thoughts have joined the group 100 Days Of Happiness Challenge so onward and upward x

  45. ITS SO TRUE AND ALSO SO EASY TO DO THIS.FEEL GRATEFUL FOR EVERYTHING IN YOUR LIFE AND SAY THANKS MANY TIMES A DAY TO EVERYONE AROUND YOU EIHTER HE LISTENS YOU OR NOT AND YOU WII FELL YOUR HEART LIGHT AS A FEATHER.THANKS A BILLION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  46. This really helped me tonight!

  47. Pua Kaikaka Avatar
    Pua Kaikaka

    Thank you for the positive perspective !!!

  48. Robin Elizabeth Avatar
    Robin Elizabeth

    Thank you for sharing, it couldn't be more appropriate for me in this moment

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