With life comes many ups and downs. Change is inevitable, and everybody will go through hard things. However, by going through hard things, many times you are growing as well. The mistakes we make, the lows in life, and the things that hurt us, are what ultimately shape us as humans. When we are going through something difficult, it can be hard to see a light at the end of the tunnel. Often we believe that we will feel this way forever, or we won’t ever get through the situation. The good news is, this isn’t true at all. Always remember that a bad moment is only a moment. Tomorrow will always come, and then you have a new day to do all new things.
The best piece of advice that I think I’ve ever gotten was given to me by my dad. He told me, “take things one day at a time.” This is a simple phrase that you’ve probably heard people say a million times, but when you really let it sink in, it can be such a helpful, and calming thing to remind yourself. You got through the day, which is enough. Now, you can wait for tomorrow and see what that day will bring. By thinking about the week, month, or even year as a whole, you’re bound to stress yourself out. You will receive so much peace once you begin only thinking about the “now.” What can you control? Whatever you can’t control, let go.
Fortunately, in life we aren’t only going to experience bad things. Sometimes it’s hard to appreciate the good things when stuck in a bad moment, but once you allow yourself to not sulk in so much sadness, you will begin to recognize all of the goodness and love around you. On paper, experiencing only happiness, and only having positive moments, seems great. In reality though, how would we acknowledge and really value the highs in life without going through the lows? It can be easy to find comfort in sadness, feel sorry for yourself, and self-sabotage. Try doing the not-so-easy thing. Try to look for a rainbow in the storm, because no matter how sad you’re feeling, or how hurt you are, there will always be something for you to smile about. Think about the people you love, and the people that love you. Recognize the lows in life, but also allow yourself to appreciate and feel good about the highs.
