How do you maintain a positive outlook during difficult times?

[Elliot]

Writing positives on the day, even if they are small. “I woke up this morning”, “my coffee was delicious”, “The weather was beautiful”, etc… Using positive verbiage is the same idea as that trick of smiling at yourself in the mirror. Granted, this is just to help lighten around the difficult times, not diminish them or minimize them.

[Alyssa]

I always have to remind myself that this difficult time will past and the feelings I am experiencing will not last forever. I like to think if there is a positives by thinking if I am in a situation where others with they were in. For example when I find myself getting stressed or overwhelmed by school, I remember that others wished they could be in school and have opportunities to receive an education. It helps me stay grounded 🙂