YOUR MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS

Hi there, trust all is well with you? How's your mental health? Today is a perfect day to remind you that, no one is entitled to a life of absolute peace and happiness.

Life will happen to you at some point; it could be a financial loss, pain, illness, betrayal, conflict, etc and you have to be reminded that situations like these are an opportunity to think outside the box, grow, and build more capacity mentally, emotionally, financially, spiritually, etc.

Bad situations always come with purpose and lessons. The truth is, affirmations and positive declarations are a great way to live an intentional life, but assuming that everything in life will be rosy at all times isn't plausible.

Unfortunate situations and circumstances are inevitable. You cannot pray yourself from entering those times, the holy books of all major religions of the world record that life is in seasons.

The utopian life is unrealistic in this present world, I believe we will have it in the afterlife if we live a morally upright life in this world. Good people will have bad experiences at some point, bad people will have good experiences at a certain point, that's a natural order.

Do not beat yourself up when you are in a tough phase. Don't walk away from your core values because of life's challenges and troubles, except your core values are inhumane and unlawful. Build your mental strength to handle life's difficult phases.

Joseph Ayeni once said, "Perseverance toughens our mental muscles. A man cannot amount to much without the virtue of long-suffering. This truth is not for all men to receive" . Life is in seasons and as long as you are alive, you will go through all seasons of life.

Try your best to master your emotions and stay sane in difficult situations because life will test you, it's inevitable.

What to do when life happens:

1. Talk to people: When you are in a phase when almost everything isn't working, talk to people in your inner circle. Their emotional support and care will go a long way in helping you stay strong in those times.

Don't Isolate.

2. Seek help: If it's a financial loss, you should request a loan or financial support from a few friends; some will help and some may not. Some may not because they can't afford it and you have to take the No in good faith. Importantly, don't make a habit out of this or become entitled. Support your inner circle in other ways you can.

3. Understand times and seasons: When life happens to you, don't beat yourself up, learn the basic lessons and look for ways to apply those lessons to your life for profit and growth. Document some details because your story may give hope to some people when you decide to share it someday. In your season of plenty, be humane, show kindness, save, invest, and build relationships.

4. Affirmations and positive declaration: Words have roots, and when used wisely and deliberately and backed with intentional actions, they come alive in the physical realm.

Use words wisely in your season of lack and pain. Consistently remind yourself that you will come out stronger and better, again don't beat yourself up.

5. Meditation and Prayer: Meditation and prayer during tough times are to gain strength from the supernatural. Don't trivialize meditation and prayers.

Meditate daily. Pray daily.

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6. Remember to Breathe: On your dark days, you may have thoughts that if you act on them, you will cut short your life, if you ever get to that point, seek therapy, and remember to breathe.

If you are currently going through a lot, here is a word for you 'Every broken line in your life will become a beautiful map someday.' Hold on and keep the faith. Bad situations always come with purpose and lessons. You will figure this out in no time.

I would recommend you read this book: Ruthless Trust by Brennan Manning.

Ruthless Trust: The Ragamuffin's Path to God, helped me greatly in one of the darkest phases of my life.

It's a masterpiece, just as you are.
You know what? I'm proud of you already.

I'm rooting for your success in all areas of life.

You are Greatness. You are Enough.

See you next week, I love you!

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