Tales of the unexpected
Dealing with the unexpected Without disclosing too much, a few people I know have recently had to deal with 'unexpected situations'. So this week I thought I'd give you a few tips on how to cope with the unexpected, and when I say unexpected I mean when something completely side swipes you. There you are, pootling along quite happily when WHAM, the unexpected comes along and takes your feet from under you. Whilst you're laying there on the floor with little stars floating around your head, here's some things to think about: Gain some perspective on the situation: This is a really important part of coping with the unexpected. Seriously, have a think about how much worse things could be and that will force you to think about the positives you can take from the situation. Be truly grateful for the fact that no-one's life is in danger; anything else is surmountable. What can you take from the situation: How can you grow and become stronger...