When The Going Gets Tough

Remember the old saying "when the going gets tough the tough get going"? That same message still holds true today.
But what does it take to go through a difficult situation and not crumble under the pressure? How can you become more resilient, strong, and fearless?
The Top 4 Ways to Become More Than A Conqueror

1. Deal with tough situations head on. As hard as it sounds (and harder to do), you must confront difficult issues sooner rather than later. Are you struggling to lose weight? Going through a health challenge? Dealing with a stressful family situation? Don't ignore it. Instead, do something brave. Confront the issue and you will find there may be a solution you were missing all along.
2. Without question you must have the right mindset when going through difficult times. Focus on being positive, and surround yourself with other like-minded individuals. No room for negativity- after all, another person's opinion does not have to be your fact.
3. Bounce back quickly after a setback. Of course you could spend the next 6 months mulling over what went wrong, who is to blame, and why it was so bad. However, you must keep your goals and vision at the forefront. What can you do to keep moving forward despite what has happened to you?
4. Never give up. I repeat, never give up. I love how Les Brown says it, "It's not over until I win." You may not like how things are going but sometimes winning is getting back up when you fall and trying again.

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Yoshida J. Kirkwood, PA-C
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As a personal wellness guide, I enjoy motivating and sharing tools to bring about a healthier, happier lifestyle. Blending my 20 years of clinical knowledge and my passion to foster great health is what drives me to strive for total wellness in each client.