Things to Remember when Times Are Tough ...

You should have the mindset that everything happens for a reason, so the tough times that you are experiencing at the moment are preparing you and studying you for a brighter time ahead.

Try not to throw everything away by trying to escape the situation. Almost everything is fixable, so your tough times are probably not worth throwing everything away and having to start all over again. There is no harm in sitting in a messy situation until you have built the strength to clean up.

Feelings and emotions are something things that attach themselves to your body and mind that aren’t necessarily good representations of your true self. When it feels like everything is crashing down around you, remember that that really is only a feeling, and once that has washed over you, you will still be standing.

You don’t always have to search for a deeper meaning or a reason for the tough times that you are experiencing. Sometimes even the best people on this earth has to go through hardship, so there is no point in trying to pinpoint blame or a reason why you might deserve it. It might not make sense until years later down the line when you are in much better place.

Try not to wallow in your own sadness for too long, because it is easy to lose the light. Instead, look to your friends, family, and passions to find moments of light in your dark. Small things that make you happy can become huge when you are going through a tough time.