This human experience inevitably arrives with challenges. How do you respond when life throws an unexpected curveball at you? This could be a life changing health diagnosis, a car accident, or an unanticipated lay off. What tools do you have available to cope with, and make the best of your situation? What will you do with the basket of lemons that arrived at your door? Will you choose to make lemonade, or allow the lemons to sour your experience?

Tip #1- Accept the challenge.

Tip #2- Define the problem.

Tip #3- Ask yourself: Do I know anyone who has resolved this problem, or a similar problem?

Tip #4- Break down the challenge into manageable steps.

Tip #5- Remember the Big Picture. Life will have it’s ups and downs. For this one obstacle you are experiencing, there might be 9 other things you could be grateful for!