7 Ways To Overcome A Tough Situation

We all deal with problems in our lives and as long as we live, we will continue to deal with them. Struggles and conflicts are inevitable, but we have a choice here. Do we let them consume us or do we conquer them?

No one wants to face a tough situation. It's uncomfortable, annoying and most of the time, it can actually feel like wasted energy. So what do we do? Running away is certainly not the best option even if it may seem like it at the time. Avoiding a problem is a temporary fix so it's best to tackle this head on and figure out a plan to help yourself grasp and handle the situation.

1. Deal With It Immediately

For some, handling a problem is best for them if they deal with it immediately. You may be the kind of person who hates to let things brew and prefers to just nip this in the bud. If this is your approach, you must decide whom you need to talk to and what you need to do to make this go away. Whether it's calling up a person that you've had a disagreement with or beginning a new job search because you were let go, you want to get up and at 'em'.

Don't wait or delay handling this, making excuses just wastes time. The sooner you figure out your strategy, put it into place.

2.Take Some Time To Think

Maybe you're not the type who immediately knows how to react to a tough scenario, and that's completely fine too. Some people prefer or actually need to think about something for a while in order to make their best and most logical choice.

Take a few days, weeks or months to really read yourself and what you're feeling. You are the best judge of what works for yourself, and see how much time you need before you figure out a plan of action.

3.Talk To A Friend

Talking to an outside party can always provide some type of new insight because this person is uninvolved in the situation and can give you some honest feedback. It may be helpful to explain what problem it is you're facing and see what your friend's reaction would be. What would they do or how do they feel you should handle this?

This is not to say that their advice or opinion is always right, but it is another way of wrapping your head around your situation and maybe giving you an idea about how to move forward that you had not thought of.

4.Baby Steps

You can also try the baby steps approach. This just means you handle things bit by bit and it can make it feel like your circumstances aren't as overwhelming. If you choose this approach, you may want to make a list or write out your plan of action and cross it off as you go.

Writing out the order in which you want to approach things makes you feel more organized. You can then cross off things as you go and seeing it in writing can accurately show just how much you're getting done.

5. Let Your Emotions Out

While it is definitely best to remain calm under times of pressure or stress, that is not always the way things get handled. Sometimes it actually helps to let yourself get out all the emotions you're feeling first, and then deal with the problem.

Allowing yourself to be angry, sad and frustrated first will make room for you to eventually calm down and feel more level-headed. It's hard to look at things through clear eyes if you haven't let yourself feel the way you need to. 

6. Therapy

Depending on the circumstance, therapy may be a great option to look into. There is absolutely nothing shameful about seeking professional mental health advice. If anything, it's a luxury.

Unlike confiding in a friend, a therapist has no ties to your personal life, whatsoever. So this makes it easier for them to understand both sides of the story and perhaps provide some more objective insight that could help you.

7. Surround Yourself With Family & Friends

When the going gets tough, family and friends will always be there. Remember, these people all love you and want nothing but the best for you. If you reach out and let them know what's going on, they will be at your doorstep in a heartbeat.

They may not be able to fix whatever it is that's going on, but they can offer some great advice and act as an excellent support system.