DISTANCE LEARNING
Problems Usually Seem Worse Than They Are
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It’s been said the only certainties in life are death and taxes.
Let’s add one to the list. We can be certain there will be problems. As long as we are in this life, there is a 100% guarantee there will be problems.
We all face challenges every day. And sometimes the problems seem much bigger than they are. In fact, I would say they usually seem much bigger than they are.
I know this is true because some of the things that were huge, gigantic problems for me in my past, now seem much smaller as many years have past. In reflecting, I’ve even felt puzzled or confused that I ever got so upset about some of the things that I viewed as big problems years ago.
So no matter what you’re going through, keep that truth in mind. This problem probably feels bigger right now than it actually is. So check yourself on that before you let your feelings take over.
See the problem for what it is, but not worse than it is.
Tell yourself the truth.
Avoid thinking there is no solution or things can’t change. They almost always do.
Ask for advice or counsel regarding the problem.
Reframe the problem with gratitude. Be grateful for what you can do to address the problem. It could always be worse.
Work the problem. Seek solutions. Try different possibilities.
Get a vision of working past the problem. Think intently about what it will feel like to overcome this problem.
Wait patiently. Often problems are not resolved on our timeline, but they are eventually resolved nonetheless.
