As humans, we all have good days and bad days. There are days that may be worse than other days, which make us feel like our world is crashing down on us. I know for myself, when I'm having a terrible day, it is hard for me not to reflect on everything else that is going wrong in my life. Because I focus so heavily on what is going wrong, I lose sight of what is actually good in my life.
We all struggle from time to time. Struggling in school, issues with family and friends, losing your faith, or having money issues are a few of the countless obstacles that many of us run into. Whether it be one obstacle at a time, or five, it can be hard to stay positive. In some of these situations, it is hard to not have the worst possible thoughts at mind. We wish for the days where it will all be different and everything will be okay.
As a college student, I personally know that it is hard to juggle school, work, relationships and planning out my future. I know the pit that you get in your stomach when you start to think and question yourself about the future. Will I be able to get a job after college? Where will I live? How will I be able to pay off my student loans? How will I survive by myself? Who am I? Everyone, at multiple points in their life, will ask themselves a version of these questions. Although the questions that you may ask yourself differ from the ones of the person next to you, everyone is struggling to find ways to live the life they have always wanted.
Everything will be okay in the end. It will be hard but everything happens for a reason. We can't have sunny days without the rainy, cloudy days. The obstacles that we are going through are helping us make us into who we are. Through each struggle we go through, whether it be one day, two months, or a year, we will come out stronger. Don't give up.
Start your day off with at least one positive thought, such as something that is going right in your life. At times it may feel like you are drowning and are unable to come up for air. Instead of freaking out and thinking of everything that is going on, try to think of one positive aspect that could come from the situation. It won't only help to change your mindset, but your attitude toward the situation.
Everyone goes through tough times. We all have bad chapters, but in order to complete our book, our life, those chapters must be included. The good thing is, is there will be better days. There will be other classes to take, more relationships and friendships formed and a whole lot more chances throughout your life. Just keep swimming, and you will be able to push through the times that are a little harder than the rest.
