Helpful Hints on How To Bounce Back

Bad times don’t last. Things always get better.

Other people can help if you let them.

Unhelpful thinking makes you feel more upset. Don’t just dwell on the negatives.

Nobody is perfect – not you or others.

Concentrate on the positives (no matter how small) and laugh when you can.

Everybody experiences sadness, changes, hurt, failure, rejection and setbacks sometimes. They are a normal part of life. Try not to personalize them.

Blame fairly – how much of what happened was because of you, others, bad luck, or circumstances?

Accept the things you can’t change (but try to change when you can first).

Catastrophizing exaggerates your worries. Don’t believe the worst possible picture.

Keel things in perspective.  It is one part of your life and doesn’t have to spoil everything else.