Tips for overcoming adversity
◆ Be aware of, and accept that adversity is unavoidable in life. To avoid or resist it will only make it persist (持续) . Everywhere you look in the world there is unmistakable struggle. There are floods, tsunamis, wars and disasters of all types. Although pain is unavoidable, suffering is optional.
◆ Build your internal resources. Before adversity hits, work on cultivating (培养) emotional strength, courage and discipline. When you make yourself aware that certain difficulties are unavoidable, you can prepare yourself mentally for facing adversity head-on.
◆ Build your external resources. Build a support system of family and friends. We need someone to talk to, someone to help ease the burden (负担). You would be surprised to discover how often a friend has had a similar experience and can help guide you through the difficult time.
◆ That what does not kill you will make you stronger. If you do not have enough built-up resilience (韧性) or experience in dealing with difficulties, adversity can crush you. Resilience like any muscle is built up gradually with repeated exposure to adversity.
◆ Take inspiration and learn from others who have dealt successfully with adversity. There are many inspiring stories of people who overcame seemingly insurmountable (无法超越的) difficulties. For example, when Helen Keller was only 18 years old, she lost her sight and hearing due to a mysterious fever. She overcame her deafness and blindness to become a strong and educated woman.
A. Whether we like it or not, adversity is part of life.
B. But just knowing a friend is there can be most comforting.
C. But if you have sufficient resilience, it will make you stronger.
D. He prepares himself physically and mentally for any possibility.
E. When the going gets tough, we all need encouragement and support.
F. Usually, when you're prepared for the worst, the worst never happens.
G. They overcame adversity to live successful lives instead of yielding to it.
