1. Realize that you have to choose to manage your own emotions.... When your mind is running slow like a hard disk overwhelmed by too much software.... when your mind is similarly slowed down with fear, regret, anger, or sadness, allow the emotions to rise to the surface, but then continually remind yourself to dig down into that place deep inside of you, that just knows everything will be okay. Continue to remind yourself over and over again that like so many times before, things will work out this time as well.
2. Let other people help you.... Do not be afraid to lean on other people. The ones that reach out to you really want to help you. You would do the exact same thing and help them in anyway you could if the tables were turned. This time it is their turn. Let them help and support you.
3. Remember things don’t just happen “to you”, they also happen “for you”. ....It may be hard to see, but every situation provides us an opportunity to learn and get stronger. One great thing to always remind yourself of is that “things don’t just happen to us, they also happen for us”. In one way or another you are getting stronger and growing and that’s really important.
4. Give yourself some “me” time every single day. Take some time for yourself. Don’t feel like you have to stay upset or feel sad. Choose to do those things that allow you to feel good.
