Do You Let Things Knock You Down?
When life keeps dumping things on top of you that weigh you down, it can feel like you’re doomed!
You need to ask yourself, “Am I a victim of circumstances or am I bigger than the circumstances? Is what is happening surmountable?”
Sometimes it isn’t and that might mean you need a nap! 
When everything seems to go wrong, you may wonder if G-d is punishing you. Thoughts like this will make your mood even worse and then you’ll be less capable of dealing with the issues at hand.
People Who Are Strong Can Weather Tough Situations
Resilience is how we are able to weather storms. People who are strong and can weather tough situations usually have been through a lot. When stuff happens to you, rather than feeling like a victim, turn it around with self-talk and say, “I’m bigger than this and I can handle it!”
When people talk about being whole, they are working on their character traits and trying to reach their perfection. Working on mastery over ourselves doesn’t mean we have to be perfect all the time. When we feel like a victim of circumstances, there is always something we can do about it. At times, doing something could mean just waiting. Sometimes doing something could mean eating a great meal while you’re dieting.
Rather Than Feeling Like A Victim, Recognize That’s Part of Life
Figure out what would make you feel less like a victim:
* Change your scenery and take a walk
* Listen to music
* Write down all your problems and get them out on paper
* Knit or crochet
* Do puzzles or even play a round of Candy Crush! 
* Take a bath
* Make yourself a cup of coffee/tea and sit outside while you savor each sip
* Rather than feeling annoyed or angry when you feel like a victim, recognize that’s part of life and that it sometimes does happen. Many times during the course of a week, we might feel overwhelmed by outside circumstances. By pre-thinking how you will cope and having strategies ready, you will be able to handle whatever challenge comes your way.
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