Personal growth and development is the continuous process of learning to become the best versions of ourselves through a variety of short term and long term goals. An ongoing journey that involves getting out of our comfort zones and developing healthy habits that foster this. 

But what about when life throws us a curveball and the relationship ends or we lose someone we love? What about when negative social issues come and cast a shadow over us and things all of a sudden feel overwhelmingly heavy? 

Usually our healthy habits and routines that help us stay on our path of growth and development are unfortunately the first things to go. Its just many times the way it is. So what are some ways that we can spur ourselves on in times of trial or tragedy? 

We discuss 5 ways to continue on our path of personal growth and development even if we are going through hard times.