How To Overcome Challenges

Evaluate the challenge you're facing

Expect the best of the situation

Remove negative thoughts

Use only positive, encouraging self-talk

Believe in yourself

Look for the silver lining

Avoid wasting time worrying

Remind yourself of previous challenges you've overcome

Find a mentor and take advantage of their experience with the same challenges

Use readily available resources, such as books, magazines, and the Internet to research

Ask friends and family how they overcame similar challenges

Decide your plan of action

Write your plan down

Follow through with each step of your plan

Learn from the positive and negative aspects of overcoming this challenge

Remember what steps you took to overcome this challenge

Apply what you've learned to other challenges