When Things Are Tough

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‘In the midst of a difficult or challenging situation, don’t shut down, open up! Just when you think you can’t take any more, do any more, be any more, don’t give up, open up! When it feels like you are about to fall off a cliff, jump! When it looks like everything is falling apart, start rebuilding from the rubbbish and remnants of what is left. The only way to get to the next level is to go there.’- Iyanla Vanzant, Until Today!

The only way to get to the next level is to go there.’

Challenging times will come. Things will get tough. People will reject you. People will say things just to put you down, just to tear you down.

You will make mistakes. People will hurt you. But do not lose your heart. Believe in yourself.

When you do, other people will believe in you.

You are more,not less!

How To Do More When You Are Tired

We are human beings. If you are not taking care of yourself, that is not good for you. It is not good for your health. It is also not good for your work. Because you are not going to be able to continue without rest.

When you are tired, take a break. Accept where you are, what you are doing, and how you are feeling about it. But do not try to force yourself through it. It is going to get worse. Do not do that.

When you are tired, be real with yourself. Do not try to do too much. Do what is important, not what is urgent. If you have people who can help you, then reach out to them. Do not try to do everything.

When you are tired, do not do too much at a time. They call it ‘multitasking.’ If you try to do too much, you are not going to do well.

When you are tired, do not hide it from those around you. Tell people who are with you. Do not pretend that you are okay. If you do that, you are not helping your situation. It is better to share what you are going through with others than to carry it alone.

No matter where you are, you should always put yourself first. Take time out to be with yourself. Remember, nobody is bigger than life. If you are not able to do your work, life will continue. So take care of yourself.

According to Bob Goff, ‘Find a way to create a sanctuary in your daily life, because these safe places are within reach if we’ll stop long enough to see them.’

The question is, ‘Where is your favorite place to find rest?’