8 THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND WHEN YOU’RE AT YOUR LOWEST POINT

<p>1.You’ve been down before and rebounded. This isn’t the first time that you’ve had to deal with challenging circumstances. Think back to the last time you thought you were dealing with more than you could handle. How do you feel about that time now? It won’t be long before you can think back on your current situation and maybe even smile about it a little.&nbsp;</p> <p>2. There’s nowhere to go but up! If you’re truly at your lowest, there’s a silver lining: There’s nowhere to go but up from here. Reaching a true low point can be a blessing. It’s a chance to get real with yourself, dig in, and make some positive changes in your life. &nbsp;</p> <p>3. Even small changes can make a big difference. When you’re at your lowest, even a small change can have a big impact. When your life is operating at a high level, making additional progress can be a lot of work.&nbsp;</p> <p>4. Gratitude can provide a more positive perspective. Look for things you can be grateful about. Your perspective will change considerably, and you’ll be in a better position to find solutions to your current dilemma. Gratitude is a great tool to have available during both good and difficult times. Are you strong enough to be grateful when you’re at your lowest?</p> <p>&nbsp;5.Progress is the key to feeling better. People are happiest when making progress. Set a couple of small goals and achieve them. You’ll feel a lot better than you think. It’s more enjoyable to be in a rough situation but clearly making progress each week, than to be in a good situation but clearly sliding backwards each week.&nbsp;</p> <p>6.You’ll laugh about this someday. Long after the fact, there’s something a little humorous about the bad times. You realize how overly dramatic you were at that time. You’ll eventually grow to feel the same way about your present situation.&nbsp;</p> <p>7.You’ll only be stronger for it. Hard times create strong people. It stinks while it’s happening, but you might even be grateful someday for your current struggles. You’ll become stronger