Comments on: Keeping Perspective Through The Tough Times http://www.serenejourney.com/2009/07/keeping-perspective-through-the-tough-times/ Simple Tips To Enjoy Life Thu, 22 Jul 2010 20:29:50 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Wilma Ham http://www.serenejourney.com/2009/07/keeping-perspective-through-the-tough-times/#comment-1249 Wilma Ham Thu, 09 Jul 2009 05:56:39 +0000 http://www.serenejourney.com/?p=2035#comment-1249 It took me a long time to learn to handle tough times. It helped that once I realized it was a skill, I knew I could do something about it. Before that I just wallowed and had a little inner voice that would go berserk in any way it liked. That innner voice absolutely did not want to give up its drama. Once I got to observe that inner menace, I was ready for more logical tactics as you described. I then could allow my partner to work me logically through the process, before that I just snarled at anybody who wanted to talk sense into me and could not move beyond it. It sure makes a difference when you can, you move faster through life. .-= Wilma Ham´s last blog ..<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WilmasBlog/~3/-i12WBmkbF8/" rel="nofollow">My mind is screwing up my life.</a> =-. It took me a long time to learn to handle tough times. It helped that once I realized it was a skill, I knew I could do something about it. Before that I just wallowed and had a little inner voice that would go berserk in any way it liked. That innner voice absolutely did not want to give up its drama. Once I got to observe that inner menace, I was ready for more logical tactics as you described. I then could allow my partner to work me logically through the process, before that I just snarled at anybody who wanted to talk sense into me and could not move beyond it. It sure makes a difference when you can, you move faster through life.
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]]> By: Positively Present http://www.serenejourney.com/2009/07/keeping-perspective-through-the-tough-times/#comment-1247 Positively Present Wed, 08 Jul 2009 18:12:11 +0000 http://www.serenejourney.com/?p=2035#comment-1247 You've offered some really great advice on keeping everything in perspective here. It's not an easy thing to do when times are tough, but it's so important. Attitude is everything! .-= Positively Present´s last blog ..<a href="http://www.positivelypresent.com/2009/07/write-your-own-ending.html" rel="nofollow">how to write a life worth living</a> =-. You’ve offered some really great advice on keeping everything in perspective here. It’s not an easy thing to do when times are tough, but it’s so important. Attitude is everything!
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]]> By: Chele http://www.serenejourney.com/2009/07/keeping-perspective-through-the-tough-times/#comment-1246 Chele Wed, 08 Jul 2009 14:20:35 +0000 http://www.serenejourney.com/?p=2035#comment-1246 This is perfect for me right now. I love how you mentioned counting your blessings... it is what helps me. I also think that a positive attitude (and looking beyond the issue) helps so much! Great post!! .-= Chele´s last blog ..<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Proverbs31Homekeeper/~3/rzwqqQLckPA/mid-week-shout-outs_08.html" rel="nofollow">Mid-Week Shout Outs</a> =-. This is perfect for me right now. I love how you mentioned counting your blessings… it is what helps me. I also think that a positive attitude (and looking beyond the issue) helps so much! Great post!!
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]]> By: Lisis http://www.serenejourney.com/2009/07/keeping-perspective-through-the-tough-times/#comment-1245 Lisis Wed, 08 Jul 2009 13:53:04 +0000 http://www.serenejourney.com/?p=2035#comment-1245 Hi, Sherri... one of the big things that helped me get through my tough times was focusing (maybe obsessively) on TASKS. It's kinda like your point #1 above because it keeps you from wallowing in emotions or panicking about imagined scenarios. So many times our challenges bring with them an endless list of tasks that need to be done: paperwork, research, making appointments, following up with different things and people. All that busy work keeps your mind in a healthier place than it would otherwise go on its own. After the "crisis time" is over, you give yourself some time to fully feel everything you put off, but by then it's easier to manage 'cause you've made it safely to the other side. And always remember: This, too, shall pass. .-= Lisis´s last blog ..<a href="http://www.questforbalance.com/2009/07/08/ben-jerrys-ice-cream/" rel="nofollow">Zen and the Art of Eating Ben & Jerry’s</a> =-. Hi, Sherri… one of the big things that helped me get through my tough times was focusing (maybe obsessively) on TASKS. It’s kinda like your point #1 above because it keeps you from wallowing in emotions or panicking about imagined scenarios.

So many times our challenges bring with them an endless list of tasks that need to be done: paperwork, research, making appointments, following up with different things and people. All that busy work keeps your mind in a healthier place than it would otherwise go on its own.

After the “crisis time” is over, you give yourself some time to fully feel everything you put off, but by then it’s easier to manage ’cause you’ve made it safely to the other side.

And always remember: This, too, shall pass.
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