Rise to Wisdom - 10 Affirmations to stay positive when life is not going according to plan - Part 1

Welcome to another episode of Rise to Wisdom. On this week's episode, we will take a look at the topic: '10 Affirmations to stay positive when life is not going according to plan'.

Life is amazing, but sometimes it's hard to acknowledge because of all the sticky situations and straight-up terrible nonsense that happens in our lives.

Let me guess: Right when you FINALLY think something is going great, something bad happens again. When does it end, right? Why you? Why can't you just be NORMAL like “everybody else”? How come it seems like some people have no problems at all, and you're stuck under a constant avalanche?

Here are 10 ways to live above the most unfortunate circumstances: We would take the first five today and the other tomorrow

1. Trust

Trust things are going to work out. Have you ever looked at a tree that is absolutely beautiful in the spring, but looks pretty ugly during the winter? That's because the tree is not in season.

You have to remember that, just because you're not seeing fruit during the winter of your life, spring will come eventually. Trust that it will all come together in the end, even if you can't see it now. Your life isn't dead; it just might be dormant for the time being.

2. Change your plans

If you have been trying to make the same thing work out, and time and time and time again, it fails, perhaps you need to try something new. I'm not saying give up on your long-term dreams; however, sometimes things don't work out because they're not supposed to.

Quit trying to fix the air conditioner with some bubble gum and sticky tack. Change your strategy. Stop trying to force the situation with the wrong tactics. There is a reason it isn't working out.

3. Meditate

I know seems hyper-spiritual, but no matter what you believe, you can still take time mold your habit of personal reflection. Maybe to you this means meditating, or even praying. Perhaps it's simply taking time to relax with your thoughts.

Get in touch with your spiritual self. Talk to the ocean when you surf. Talk to the mountain when you ski. An inner peace tends to come with spirituality and meditation.

4. Be patient

What we are waiting for is not as important as what happens to us while we are waiting because sometimes who we become and what we learn in the process of waiting is what truly shows us the way.

Think about it: We are all waiting for something — a new job, a significant other, a phone call, another chance. Perhaps, if you're still waiting on whatever it is, maybe you're just not ready yet.

Waiting is not punishment; it's preparation.

5. Be positive, even when you're not positive

At work, a part of my job is to greet people and ask them how they are. When they ask me how I am in return, of course I am going to respond positively, even when I am having a bad day. And you know what? I make myself believe it.

It's funny because this same idea works in reverse. If you keep telling yourself, or telling others, that you're just feeling mediocre, or you're having a particularly bad day, well, that's exactly the kind of day you are going to have. There is true power in thoughts and words!

What you proclaim, you are. Whether you succeed or fail is determined in your mind way before a situation even plays out in real time — consider that for a moment. Change your thoughts, and your life will follow.

How do you stay positive in difficult times?