How To Overcome Emotional SetbacksEmotion is a natural phenomenon in life, which means that every human has emotions. Man is a spirit; he has a soul and lives in a body Your soul is the seat of your mind, will and emotions while you relate with the intellectual world with your body. What affects the soul affects the body, hence the need to overcome your emotional setbacks You must first understand that the emotional setback is not to destroy you but to strengthen and make you a better person. You cannot be who you should be without encountering challenges Never lose sight of your unique nature; believe in yourself Don't see yourself being disadvantaged as a result of what has happened to you. See the good in every emotional challenge Understand that the solution to every setback is in the setback. That is to say that, every emotional setback gravitates toward its solution. You can handle it that was why it came to you Be your number one motivator. You can close your eyes, take a deep breath and smile to yourself. You may not feel like it but do it Think of things that make you happy; call yourself the names that make you want to fly Go for motivational materials- books and audio and tapes that spur you to action. See yourself coming out of that emotional setback with ease Make a consistent effort of saying positive things to yourself. When you catch yourself thinking about it, refuse it and start saying positive things like, saying the positive place the challenge is taking you to Refuse to live in the yesterday of your life by leaving the past behind. Know that your future is more glorious than what you see today. Take these steps and see yourself flying on eagles' wings. |