When you feel like giving up, don't.

It is far too easy to give up, at times. Keep moving, especially when you really don't want to.

Resiliency is key. You have it within you. There are days where you will need to dig a little deeper to find it, but it is there.

Keep Moving!

If you must crawl, roll or drag yourself, just keep moving. There is nothing worse than giving up, minutes before a situation is about to change for the better.

Challenges are Inevitable

Change and challenges are inevitable. It is difficult for most people to deal with, but deal with it, we must. It is not just what happens to you, it is how you manage it and how you come out of a situation. Do you make rash decisions that only make matters worse? Or do you take a moment to regroup and adapt?. The incident has occurred. You are unable to spend a lot of time dwelling on that aspect. What will you do now? That is the question.

Sure, it is easier said than done. How often have you believed your world was over, only to discover that there is a solution or maybe it was not as bad, as you thought? Maybe a door to greater things became opened. Sometimes you have to allow yourself time to think through the challenge. Focus how you can overcome this, rather than why and how the challenge overcame you. No matter how painful, it feels better to work towards resolving an issue, then drowning in despair.

When you are in the midst of the storm, the highest point of your pain, hurt, anger or disappointment, try not to make any major decisions. Let the thunder, wind and downpour settle a bit. You will be surprised what answers and solutions come to you in the calm. ~ Kimberly “Quiet Storm” Edge

If you don't have a support system, build one. No one can do all things alone, all of the time. Reach out to others for a listening ear to bounce off ideas, to complete a small task or for emotional support. At one time or another I have put together an informal or formal support or encouragement group. So can you. It is as much about helping yourself, as it is being their for others. Making a difference for just one person, can make a huge difference for you.