Discouragement

It is unavoidable for anyone who is still breathing to face some form of disouragement in one way or the other. It might be a situation or it might be people. But just because there is something discouraging does not mean you should abandon what you want to achieve in life.

I want to share with you what i came across when reading an article written by John C Maxwell titled Acting Against Discouragement.

1. No one is immune to discouragement.

Regardless of your personality, potential, or position you will encounter discouragement at some point in life.

2.Our response to discouragement holds the key to our future.

I've noted two types of people in the world: splatters and bouncers. When splatters hit the bottom they land with a thud and stick like glue. No matter what you try to say and do, there's no use trying to pick up a splatter who has fallen flat. Bouncers on the other hand, pull themselves together and rebound after hitting the bottom. Give them a little bit of encouragement, and they will ride it back up to the top.

Everyone who falters has a choice: are you going to get up or give up? The difference between the splatters and bouncers lies in their attitude. Splatters bemoan their fate and blame others for their problems. Bouncers learn from their failures and find supporters to help them recover.

Finally
The depth of someone's discouragement may necessitate professional assistance. Sometimes the best service you can do for someone who has hit rock bottom is to persuade him or her to get help.

"Most of your unhappiness in life is due to the fact that you are listening to yourself rather than talking to yourself."

Speak affirming and encouraging words that can take the place of negative thoughts. Once people change their thinking, their attitudes and actions eventually follow.

Good day!