How To Get Through A Challenge In Life
Editing these photos had me singing, "Are we out of the woods yet (3x)?" Just because, well, I was literally in the woods for this shoot. Hence this motivational post about what to do to get through a challenge because we all go through challenges in life where we feel like we are in the woods and the bright light at the end is nowhere in sight. Whether your current challenge is striving towards graduation, that thesis, that new job you want to excel in, a new business venture, a paradigm shift - whatever you're going through right now, read on.
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1. Keep your eyes on the prize.
Remember, you're a goal getter. Know what you want. Find motivation. When you remember why you're doing what you're doing, it gives you a little more drive. When it gets difficult and you begin to ask yourself why you are even doing what you're doing, remind yourself WHY.
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2. Never stop learning.
No matter what phase you are at in life, no matter how much of an academic achiever you are, or how much of an expert you are in your field, you will never truly know everything. And that's alright. So instead, treat everyday as a learning experience. If you don't know something, ask. Look it up. Study hard. I work in a profession where continuous learning is mandatory. Now I'll probably one of the first to grumble at the necessary work, but really, knowledge benefits you and the people around you.
3. Get organized.
Have a plan. But be flexible enough to know that plans can change. So take it as it comes but make sure you have direction.
4. Balance.
No matter what phase you are at in life, no matter how much of an academic achiever you are, or how much of an expert you are in your field, you will never truly know everything. And that's alright. So instead, treat everyday as a learning experience. If you don't know something, ask. Look it up. Study hard. I work in a profession where continuous learning is mandatory. Now I'll probably one of the first to grumble at the necessary work, but really, knowledge benefits you and the people around you.
3. Get organized.
Have a plan. But be flexible enough to know that plans can change. So take it as it comes but make sure you have direction.
4. Balance.
I am a big supporter of work-life balance. There's just no reason to work excessively beyond the point that you have to or want to. Yes, work hard. Yes, go the extra mile. But no, not at the cost of your health, or your relationships. Because success is only a place of loneliness when you have no one to share it with. So make sure you take breaks and de-stress. Go out, hang with friends, get a massage, or see nature like I did where I took my Tobi.com/au
outfit. You don't need a reason to dress up.
5. Recognize that what you have in front of you is indeed a challenge but that you will get through it.
"It'll be over before you know it," can take forever to actually be over but when you get to that finish line, ahh, sweet sweet success. And look at that, you made it!
6. There will be bad days but there will be so many good days too.
"It's just a bad day, not a bad life" is so true. We all have those days where nothing seems to go right. It's entirely normal. But there will be good days too. So on the bad days, take a deep breath, and then let it go. Tomorrow will be better.
5. Recognize that what you have in front of you is indeed a challenge but that you will get through it.
"It'll be over before you know it," can take forever to actually be over but when you get to that finish line, ahh, sweet sweet success. And look at that, you made it!
"It's just a bad day, not a bad life" is so true. We all have those days where nothing seems to go right. It's entirely normal. But there will be good days too. So on the bad days, take a deep breath, and then let it go. Tomorrow will be better.
7. Have faith.
Now this should have been number 1 but I saved the best for last. I was initially going to write that God will not give you more than you can bear but this is an erroneous saying or misuse of biblical verse as further explained by wise words HERE. Rather, know that you might not be capable of getting through your challenge, but God is greater than any challenge there is. "My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth." Psalm 121:2.
How do you get through challenges?
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How do you get through challenges?
Outfit details:
Cap (pink and black)- New Era (Thanks Kriston!)
Off-shoulder bell sleeve bodysuit - Tobi
Oversized moto coat - Tobi
Jeans - Factorie
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Beautiful photos! You look lovely :) xx
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Great tips and words!! I try to follow some of them right now, while I'm searching for a new job :)
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Beautiful post and really pretty photos, I'm going to start a new 'job' next month and I am really scared, but this post motivated me a lot (:
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I get through challenges by having faith in myself and knowing that I will get through it somehow!
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And also, keep in mind that nothing lasts forever. Bad days come and go. :)
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I love point number 6 and 7. There's a bad day but we should remember that bad day will not long last, good day will always come on the right time. Have faith, yes, that's the major point for me. Nice tips Jeanne, anyway I love your white off shoulder top with bell sleeves, suits you so much :)
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I really love this post! Number one is always my constant reminder. Whenever I feel like giving up on something, I always go back to the question as to why I'm doing it, and why did I start it. Also I remind myself that every challenge is an avenue to learn and to grow to become a better person. :)
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