Turn an Adversity into an Opportunity

How to Turn an Adversity into Opportunity

Adversity and prosperity are two sides of a coin. Just as you are happy in

times of prosperity, you need to be equally positive in hard times to turn

adversities into profitable opportunities. It is not possible to always have only

good times.

Learn to take in any positive elements from your mistakes and adversities.

Setbacks give you a jolt so that you find it difficult to concentrate or go further

with your earlier zeal.

Certain factors help turn adversity into opportunity

Understand your meaning of success

Success is a relative term. Do not consider your setbacks as failures when you

do not match others’ levels of success. Believe in yourself and your

capabilities. Visualize your success and goals as an independent house, or

dream vacation and live life according to your rules.

Maintain your viewpoint

Do not judge your capabilities by a single failure. Do not label yourself a

failure in life just because you could reach a minor goal. Try to analyze your

mistakes and learn not to commit them the second time around. Stick to your

viewpoint and positive attitude. Do not take temporary failures to heart.

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Be optimistic

A positive attitude towards life prepares you for the uncertainties which we all

encounter. Spend enough time on pampering yourself through recreational

activities. These recharge your mental and physical energies so that you can

maintain a cool attitude through trying times.

Have a sense of humor

A humorous frame of mind helps you laugh at yourself and evaluate your

abilities critically. This helps you in adverse times.

After the initial jolt, you can think over all problem areas and arrive at a

workable solution. Your sense of humor makes you laugh at your mistakes and

you do not blame yourself for all setbacks. Instead, it acts positively on your

efforts and encourages you to work more diligently.

Rejoice at your failures

Just as you celebrate your success, also rejoice at your failures. You could not

have failed if you had not put in any effort. You are just celebrating your

efforts to reach your goals.

Accept adversity as part of your life and learn to flow with it to reach

inevitable prosperity. Dwelling on adversity only makes it worse for you.