A: Just because something happens at the beginning of your day, the beginning of your week or the beginning of your year, don't choose to allow it to ruin all the other wonderful possibilities that will come your way.
Some of my most challenging times were around your age. A few of my friends created a lot of drama which was upsetting and frustrating.
The good news is I learned how I wanted to act and how I didn’t want to act.
I remember one time in particular. I was in the school washroom and when I came out I heard my 'best friend' talking about me to one of our other friends. I was very upset and confused.
I had a choice to make. I could either let the upset hold me down or choose to learn from it.
Not only did I learn who my true friends were, I also learned that I didn't want to be a person who gossiped.
In order to help me not gossip, I came up with this: whenever I was about to say or do anything I would ask myself ‘Is what I am about to say or do going to make a difference for me or anyone else in a positive way?’
If the answer was ‘NO’ then I would ‘bite my tongue’ and walk away.
People and life will test you. I know it can be hard, frustrating and upsetting. We all face difficult situations throughout our lives, but we all have the power to choose our reaction to what is happening.
How we choose to react is very important because it can either lead to positive personal growth or take us on a less desirable path like bitterness and anger.
The CIRCUMSTANCE may be out of your control but your CHOICES, even though you may not like them, are ALWAYS in your control. This is your UPower.
Until next time...
This has been 'my voice' but I respect that this is your life - this is 'your choice'
Keep reaching out until someone listens.
