Tips to stay calm and positive in difficult situations

Everyone faces tough situations in life but most people are incapable of tackling them. Read on to find out how you can stay calm and composed and positive while tackling such situations.

By Janvi Manchanda

Updated on Jun 22, 2019 | 12:14 PM IST | 1.7M

Life is a series of ups and downs but what happens when you come across a difficult situation that has no way out? We often come across difficult situations in life and what matters is how we tackle those situations. It is really important to stay calm and positive in such situations. It’s not easy but that’s the only thing that helps you find your way out. Successful people are known to stay calm and in control in a stressed situation. Ups and downs are a part and parcel of life. And in a bad time panicking and stressing only makes things worse. Here’s how you can be successful in life by staying calm and positive during difficult times.

• Meditate regularly. Meditation helps you stay calm and a person who meditates regularly can easily stay in control of his emotions.

• Practice breathing exercises. Deep breaths can make things a lot easier. It helps you calm your anxiety and focus on the problem at hand instead of stressing about it.

• Go for a walk. When in doubt go for a long nature walk to clear your mind.

• Don’t overthink. Overthinking only strains your brain and stresses you out. Focus on what is to be done instead of what happened and why and what if.

• Be optimistic. It’s important to have hope and positivity. Think positively and work towards obtaining a positive outcome. Don’t be a pessimist.

• Think positive thoughts and statements. When talking try not to make negative statements. Try to rephrase your statement/thought in a positive way.

• Keep negativity and negative people away from your life. If you end up with a negative person you cannot get away from, try to grow a thick skin and don’t let their negativity affect you.

• At the same time take constructive criticism positively. Don’t dismiss it as negativity. Understand the difference between criticism and negativity.