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How to Remain Optimistic When Life is Breaking You Down

Linda B. Patrick
3 min readSep 19, 2023

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Here are a few reasons not to let discouragement win.

Life has a way of taking you through all sorts of emotions. You are in control of how you react to all that comes to destroy your peace or add to your happiness. There are moments of joy and excitement. There are also times when it feels like the world is collapsing around you.

During these challenging periods, it’s essential to maintain a sense of optimism. Hope will only get you so far. Sometimes hope doesn’t get you far enjoy. In this blog post, we’ll explore strategies to help you remain optimistic when life is breaking you down.

Embrace Self-Compassion

When life becomes overwhelming, you must find ways to not abuse yourself mentally, physically, and or emotionally. Self-compassion is a powerful tool for staying optimistic.

Treat yourself with the same kindness and understanding that you would want given to you. You are your biggest support system. Recognize that setbacks are a part of life and don’t define your worth.

Practice Gratitude

In the midst of adversity, it can be challenging to find reasons to be grateful. Nonetheless, cultivating gratitude can have a profound impact on your outlook.

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Linda B. Patrick
Linda B. Patrick

Written by Linda B. Patrick

CEO and Founder of She's Found Strength. Visual Storyteller. Positivity Pusher. Personal Development & Mindset Writer. Email: lindapatrick1993@gmail.com

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