Overcoming the Challenge

It can certainly be said that these are difficult times we'll living through.  But the first key to overcoming the challenge of difficult times is to "Stay Positive".  As all of us  know, who have been through difficult challenges, hardships and what seems like endless obstacles in trying to accomplish our goals, staying positive can be a challenge in and of itself.

A first step is to believe you can do it. Have faith in yourself. You can have a good attitude.  You may have to encourage yourself but its all in you and up to you.  Do you want to be positive?  If you really want it, then you may have to work at it.  Yes, work at it.  Some are born naturally happy, positive people but many of us are not. Many have had to do just what you'll going to have to do and that is work at staying positive. 

Trying to stay positive and maintain a good attitude, here are a few helps to remember:

"There is little difference in people, but that little difference makes a big difference. The little difference is attitude. The big difference is whether it is positive or negative." ~ W. Clement Stone

             "Therefore, do not throw away your confidence; it will have great recompense".                   
                   - The New American Bible, Revised Edition