The Upsides of Your Downsides
There’s Some Light in Your Plights
Here’s a mind-blowing paradox:
What if I told you that some advantages are tucked into your disadvantages?
Some of the things which have shaped my character framed my perspectives and enriched my life are the most disheartening things which happened to me.
I decided to work harder in school after deplorably failing examinations and feeling like crap.
I began taking care of myself when I realized that I was waiting for others to save me when the first hero of my life was indeed me.
I chose to love and improve my habits after losing my long-standing 10-year relationship with my ex-girlfriend due to my inadequacies.
The best heroic action that you can take is courageously facing your weaknesses and resolving to fight them consistently with unerring might.
I started facing my fears when I realised that I had to go through those stressful emotions and move out of my comfort zone to grow.
Long story short, let’s have a scoop on the upsides and downsides.
1. Your Downsides Enrich Your Perspectives
Come to think of it:
Some of the greatest businesses were borne out of crises. Facebook, for instance, thrived on a global scale because it helps people communicate and network all across the globe. Alibaba eased the shipping process for commodities all across the globe.
The same can apply to your personal life as well. When you experience a downside like a lack of income, you’ll be forced to stir up your creative buds, explore new perspectives and figure out better ways to solve your issues.
You might start a business, scout for a job, or think long and hard about how to raise income to solve your challenges.
I remember reading an article jotted down by Ayodeji Awosika, a great writer I admire.
He pointed out that supposing someone told you that one of your family members whom you hold dear is hospitalized and that you need half a million or they’ll succumb, you’ll have no option but to try as much as possible to find the money.
What if you begin living your life with such intensity? Use your challenges as a springboard to the next level — instead of allowing them to bog you down.
“When you survive, you’ll thrive.”
2. Your Downsides Can Spur Courage or Mental Strength
What’s the worst experience you’ve ever gone through?
The fact that you’re still here means that you’re strong because you wielded your storms, and you’re still available.
Overcoming your weakness or battling your downsides means that you have the courage to face your fears and decide to solve your issues. That takes courage!
Not everyone is willing to be honest with themselves. So, regardless of what you’re currently going through, your ability to face it will help you shape your character and grow stupendously.
“When you overcome adversity, it means that you’re actually stronger than you initially thought.”
3. Your Downsides Ramp Up Your Resilience
I learned from Tony Robbins, a renowned motivational speaker and coach, that the best takeaway from success isn’t what you get from your exploits but who you become in your growth journey.
Imagine having the ability to continue working hard even when it obviously seems like all the odds are strategically stacked against you. You’ll become unstoppable, right?
That’s where resilience comes in!
Regardless of your downside or challenge, reeling through the challenge requires resilience.
As you go through the challenges, you’ll be forced to toughen up to face and find solutions. That way, you’ll level up your resilience and get stronger.
Gather Some Upsides From Your Downsides
Sure, your challenges seem insurmountable, but it doesn’t mean you can’t navigate them. Working on yourself to battle your issues will make things easier for you. In no time, you’ll unveil some treasures from your issues.