@Peter-Molnar 6 August 2021 more from that month

Could You Win The Battle Of Your Life?

Many times in life we have to face difficult situations, hard times which can be either a short or a long period of time. Trying to keep optimistic and find some good things whatever the bad situation is. Sometimes it can be extremely hard and we tend to be pessimistic. The other thing is our emotions play a huge part of the role when we try to win a battle in our lives. Which way would we chose? Should we be on the front line and fight and face the consequences? Those cab be either bad and end up losing all hopes or good and win the battle and walk away with victory. In this article, I would like to elaborate on this line of thought. Optimism Vs. Pessimism Optimism and pessimism are significantly different. Optimists tend to focus on the positives and believe, that everything will work out in the end. The key to staying positive in society is to find a way to feel better, even if it is just for a short time. This can be done by doing things, that make you happy or by avoiding situations, that make you unhappy. Pessimists tend to focus on the negative and believe, that there will always be problems in life. They may also worry about the future and what they will do when their time comes.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/doublexuan/6823610130 The difference between optimism and pessimism is not necessarily how one feels about the world, but rather how one perceives the world. Pessimism is often defined in a way, that is not realistic. It is unreasonable to expect problems to simply disappear and a specific plan for everything to occur. It's best to be pragmatic and focus on what you can control. In order to remain optimistic in the face of difficult and even hopeless situations, one needs to believe, that there is a way out. This way can come in the form of a new skill, that can be acquired, a change in events or simply coming to see the situation as not as bad as it may seem. Personally I tend to remain optimistic on the whole and I also have a tendency to see the glass half full, rather than half empty. I have managed to maintain a positive mindset in the face of several difficult situations in my life. I also tend to think things through before acting. You know the saying: ***"If something seems to good to be true, it probably is."*** I believe most problems can be solved fairly easily if people are proactive enough. I have been known to worry less about potential problems and focus more on possible solutions. In these cases it is best to remain optimistic. Balanced approaches tend to be the best, when it comes to emotions, but it is up to you how you wish to perceive the world. My Theory On Emotions I have a theory on emotions. I believe all emotions stem from something much simpler. Fear is simply the mind trying to protect you. If you constantly stay in a state of fear, it becomes anxiety. If you are always anxious, it becomes stress. If you are always stressed, it becomes a bad state of mind. If you are in a bad state of mind, it becomes depression. If you are in a depression for long enough, you can become suicidal.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/soundphotography/4984206141/in/photolist-8ArmQD-64cJ7Y-r8VdZY-7bKQAB-xJgHMX-T8F8S5-5tscj-2fSVMaQ-qu8WM7-aqQ7JE-HzxSAM-4LGwVx-qpUd2p-hJzNNN-GTKyJw-8wX9od-soX1Hw-SZ7kmY-4DxtvG-8wU9Bz-3F7Fmt-cC7L6G-r2YSZ-2hMmYP-nVszA7-8ArmwT-2kWcoyd-4UbLks-wMTaMn-24WN75z-8nZrC6-TWfM5e-2hMtWc-2hREaU-2hMpFc-2hMkAv-2hMfY8-2hRCWE-bwqKxG-8wU9Ek-83eztC-9o8dxn-5vNjhZ-4U7xcX-8wX9qU-4xsrHP-3c97qC-EQRNFS-4Dt7t8-5QFXq8/ Stress is a natural thing to life. It can even be good for you in small amounts. Without stress, life becomes boring. When you reach a certain point of boredom, you need something to keep you on your toes. That thing could be something challenging or something, that increases your adrenaline level. Unless you are living in a hermitage, you are going to have stress in your life. The trick is how you deal with it and what your mindset is. As for suicide, I'd be very surprised if anyone decided to take their own life solely, because they are too pessimistic. Who wants to die alone? Giving up on everything, no hope, no purpose, nothing? Being depressed or suicidal is usually the last thing on someone's mind at that point. Finally, there are always people worse off than you. It's not the end of the world. Anyway, my point is, why worry about things you can't change? If something bad happens, make the best of it and if something good happens, make the most out of it. Personally I've found, that happiness and success mainly come when I'm helping others or doing something, that I truly love to do. How Do You Deal With Problems In Your Life And How Do You Keep Your Spirits Up? ***"Keep your foot on the gas, and your eyes on the horizon."*** - Speed Racer I guess my problem with keeping a positive mindset would be, what to do if I actually hit a brick wall. I suppose I can just keep going forward, but what if I don't hit another wall? I am not going to see my goals reached in my life, I may even die before seeing them. I can't just keep plowing through life without taking a break. Even the smartest, toughest and most talented of people need to recharge their batteries every now and then. Sometimes it is important to recognize, that you are not invincible and to take things easy. Not struggling against the current can lead to injury or even death. The other thing would be to not push yourself too hard. Some people are just not meant to be warriors or soldiers, no matter how much they try. If you find, that you are one of these people, then take a break. It's okay, nobody is stuck with their chosen path. Still, it's important to recognize your limits and those of others. If you find, that you're pushing yourself too hard, then it is okay to stop and reassess. Don't let others push you into something, that you are not willing to do. I suppose the third thing would be to not get too caught up in the moment. Battle is an intense thing. Sometimes you are going to see people die. This is a horrible thing to every single person there, even the dead. I don't need to tell you this, as this is an extremely hard reality for anyone to have to face. However, it does happen. If you find, that this is becoming too much for you, then I suggest, that you take a break from combat for a while. I don't mean just a vacation, I mean a complete break from it. Perhaps focus on something else for a while or simplify your life. Now I'm sure someone is wondering, if there is any way to prevent this from happening in the first place. The honest answer is I do not know. I have seen many people die and every single one of them knew his or her fate upon being called. Some take it well, others don't. But I have also seen people, who weren't chosen to die. Death is not always a sure thing. The only thing I can suggest is to stay as far away from the front lines as possible. You have a better chance of coming out of a battle alive, if you are not in one of the first lines of combat. This doesn't just apply to battles however, it can apply to any dangerous situation. If something looks dangerous, then stay away. Don't try to jump off a rooftop or charge at an enemy, if you aren't sure you have the skills to pull it off. Of course I suppose, this is easier said than done. The fun thing about battle is the adrenaline rush and the competition of doing dangerous things. Not being in the front lines also means not getting the special weapons or armors, that are only given out at the start of a fight. It's more about who can outwit, outlast, and get the upper hand first. There is nothing wrong with this of course, war is an extreme sport. Still, it can be said, that staying away from the extreme sport of war altogether can be preferable. Let's Wrap This Up, Shall We? If you decide to stay away from the dangers of battle, you will automatically be granted a *"safe"* position. You will not be in the middle of the fighting and you will not have to worry about resources being duplicated. Still, you probably won't have much influence over the outcome of a conflict. If you decide to participate in battle, but want more of a direct role, you can try to join a side, that you believe will win or plan to sabotage the other side. You will have to be careful though, it isn't easy getting inside a fort and it is very unlikely, that you will go unnoticed. If you decide to charge into battle unadvisedly, then you accept the consequences. Being on the front lines also means, that you will get the first pick of all the good stuff when victory is achieved. Well anyway, that's all I've got for you today.

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