When I am feeling discouraged I find myself consistently using the same tools to navigate myself out of that dark place.  I have learned not to let myself dwell on things that lead me to negative feelings about myself or others.  We all face different levels of discouragement.  Some are so deep it is difficult to function other times it is an inconvenience that interrupts an otherwise uneventful day.  It may be created by my own actions other times from the stress of being in an uncomfortable environment.  The moment I feel discouraged I look for an opportunity to clear…

I learn daily from things I do right, things I do wrong, and from being observant regarding what is going on around me.  I am grateful that I am able to choose a positive approach to most daily challenges.       I have learned not to dwell on any one situation.  I don’t allow myself time to worry.  I do, however, look for something I can learn that will move the situation forward.  Always looking for opportunities to grow from the “storms” that we experience.  Am I able to move through the challenges and be better prepared for the future? Hindsight…