Part of life are hardships. We can't control them neither can we choose when to experience difficulties and when not to. However, there is one thing we can control is how we cope with them.

Although rough times are painful times, we can surpass each difficulties that come our way when we remind ourselves of certain important truths and facts.

10 things to remember when life gets rough

1. There's nothing like a failure but an opportunity to learn instead.

You have to understand that dufficult time don'tmean failure. If anything, they mean opportunity. Opportunity that will make you become better. Opportunity to succeed and make a better decision in recurring circumstances.

2. It's only a problem if you think it is

Happiness is dependent on your own perspective. Some of the things we imagined in our head become real that we see them as a threat when they are nothing but an illusion in the actual sense

3. You've made it through other rough situations

Remember that you managed to make it through some stressful moments in the past. It's not different this time. Ypu developed the strenght to scale through previous situation, it means you can still do it again

4. If you don't get something that you want, it means something better is coming

Difficult times come with positive outcomd eventually. They come with gifts. So understand that wehn you do not get something that you want, something better is coming

5. If you want things to change then you have to start by changing yourself

You are where you are today as a result of somd of the decision you made yesterday. So, if you want something different now, maybd it is time to makr a few adjustmentto your plans and goals. You have to be willing to change certain situations in your life.

6. Never compare yourself to others

Everything in life is easier when you don't concern yourself with what everybody else is doing. Always focus on becoming a better person. You are your only competition.

7. Everyone goes through problems

Tough times are universL. Everyone experiences tough time. Knowing this will help you feel better instead of feeling overwhelmed and alone

8. Tough situations makes life better

The greatest joy in life come not from avoiding problems but from facing problems head on. Even if you fail to solve your problem on your first try, the joy of discovering some of your capabilities and potentials will keep you going and makr you strong enough to desire to attempt some more challenging situations.

9. People care about you

Always remember that you are not alone in this world and you'll never be. Not only there are people going through similar problems as you, but there are also people who loves and care for you and wanted to help you in times of distress

10. You are not a victim

Failures do not choose individuals to punish because of something that they did or something they did not do. It doesn't target anyone. It is just an outcomd of an event, just as success is. The truth is that you are only a victim of your own thoughts, words, and action.

"Obstacle don't have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don't turn around and give up. Figure out hoe to climb it, go through it, or work around it." - Michael Jordan