What to do when life throws you a curve ball

At any time life can throw us a curve ball that can really put us in a bind both professionally and personally. The question is how do you respond to these types of events? Get a mindset that the event can serve as a growth opportunity for you.

Below are a few lessons I have learned along the way that can hopefully serve as a source of inspiration:

• Focusing on things you cannot control serves little purpose; Focus on only those things that you can control right now and that depend on you!
• Keep your eye on all of the amazing things that the very near future has in store for you!
• Be aware that focusing on what all has happened to you (a victim perspective) can temporarily stop all of your forward progress
  This mindset will open doors for procrastination

Things to keep in mind:

• Motivation just isn't going to strike you like lightening right now and is not something that anyone else can force on you
• It's a whole lot easier to act your way into a feeling than to wait for positive emotions to lift your spirits and carry you forward
• Most of all... BELIEVE IN YOURSELF!