Pear shaped & horse are words often used in the same sentence! How do you cope with the inevitable downers that horses sometimes bring to usHere's what you do:
1. Accept the situation
Resisting your situation makes you feel bad. Accept things as they are and your brain will find solutions. You cannot change what has happened, so it is better – and healthier – to start asking yourself, “How can I overcome this?”
2. Welcome change
Nothing stays the same and, in our experience, when people look at change as a positive event, the fear reduces and they start taking action. With this mindset, you can find the courage to follow your dreams.
3. Don’t be a victim
If you blame a person or external event for your situation, you have by definition become a victim. But, at some level, you create everything in your life. Make it a habit to consider consequences. For instance, deciding to resign and start a business, you must ask questions like, “How would I cope if the business didn’t make any money, do I know enough about marketing, and do I have the funds to get expert help?” This helps you to make informed choices.
4. Recognise opportunity
Adversity is always an opportunity for personal growth. When life gets tough say to yourself, “Something great is going to come of this”. At first it will feel insincere, but keep at it and it will become second nature. Entrepreneurs like Richard Branson never adopt failure; he always sees an opportunity and takes it. Adopt a Branson mindset and you cannot fail to be successful!
5. Find support
Find someone that will mentor you, and who doesn’t buy into failure, a person that will say, “Come on – what are you going to do next?” and then support you through each step. Do not allow pessimistic people to hold you back by feeding into negativity. Good support will reinforce your decisions and actions, and give encouragement when your optimism is floundering.
Have a great day!
Jan
