Nothing in life is certain.
Even death and taxes come with their fair share of surprises.
Heres how to keep your cool and come out on top of lifes unexpected events.
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Throughout life, youre in a constant state of flux.
From your social life to your work life, your day-to-day experiences are never fully concrete.
Or, maybe before you even show up for work your car breaks down.
Sometimes these unforeseen events are small, seemingly harmless.
For example, you might break a dish or spill a drink.
You could possibly be turned down by a company only to later find out it went under shortly after.
So, how can you function knowing life could change at any minute?
Ways to Deal With Unexpected Events
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Unfortunately, none of us are exempt from the tumult of sudden change.
Change is hard for everyone; its human nature to stick to a routine.
Sometimes these events are going to be something you’re free to fix.
Other times, you wont have such luck.
Again, this isnt the end of the world!
Theres no need to run and hide from life.
Vow to use these difficult moments as learning experiences.
That way not everything is awful.
This means not only are you not perfect, but neither is anyone else.
You should practice forgiving yourself for your misdeeds.
Theres no reason to constantly beat yourself up over your mistakes.
First accept them, and then give a shot to either fix them or move on.
Its also important to forgive other people and make a run at empathize with them as well.
When you have a negative experience its easy to react selfishly.
When someone you love gets hurt or sick, its natural to look for someone or something to blame.
If anything, it will only act as a distraction, ultimately leading you nowhere.
Maybe they enjoy both ideas but the second one is what they need more at the time.
give a shot to orient your mindset with creative solutions before worrying about who or whats at fault.
Act, Dont React
Gut reactions are hard to shake.
Learning to have self-control takes a lot of patience, both with yourself and outside stimuli.
Taking the time to think before you act on your emotions can greatly change the outcome of events.
Imagine you get in a minor car accident.
Your gut reaction might be to get angry and start yelling.
This reaction does nothing to help with the situation.
Instead, you should wait a moment and calm down before you address the issue.
Breathe
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This is easier said than done, especially when youre deep in it.
Just remember that they mean well.
At times when youre in the midst of panicking you’re able to start to dissociate.
Dissociation is when you detach from your sense of self, or your surroundings.
Expect the Unexpected
Accepting unexpected events means you shouldexpectthem as well.
Disaster preparation is one way to help you ready yourself for unforeseen events in life.
have a go at keep necessities at the ready, along with emergency food and cash.
But then you oversleepand as youre running late it comes as a shock to remember youre running on fumes.
attempt to stay positive.
There is no escaping it and the negatives are hard to ignore.
Whatever might come your way, remember that there is still good in the world.
It will help you calm down and have more control over your life.
Talk About It
View in galleryDont suppress your emotions, find ways to express them.
If possible, talk things out with friends, family, or even a therapist.
Theres no stigma in having a therapist and it can immensely benefit your life.
Odds are they are either experiencing the same event as you or have at some point in life.
They can offer you examples of how they dealt with unforeseen events or help ground you when youre upset.
Talking one on one isnt always an option though.
Sometimes you need a nonverbal outlet.
Journaling will give you the chance to let it all out.
This will help you rationalize later on if you experience the same event again.
Its Not All Bad
Its important to remember that not every unexpected event is bad.
So, make a run at avoid dwelling on the negatives, and remember not to react.
Just breathe and venture to find the positives in a situation.
Use the above examples to work towards being more in control of lifes unexpected events!
