Seeds of Hope Community

Do you ever wonder where life is taking you or find yourself asking if there is more to life than you’re currently experiencing?

Let me categorically assure you that the answer to that question is yes, there is more to life than we are all experiencing, and hope plays a key role to a better life, especially during tough times.

Research shows us there are several key elements often associated with the development of a hopeful mindset, which acts as an insurance policy during challenging times.

The way our thinking is shaped through our upbringing, life experiences and what we see and hear on social media and the news, impacts our thoughts and perspective, building or depleting hope.

The last few years have resulted in our minds being the target of physiological warfare.

The result, a rapid decline of hope.

If hope provides a key, how then do we find this key to unlock the much-needed help to navigate challenging times?

Could it be as simple as reshaping the way we think rather than accepting what we are told to think? One could argue, it’s critical for the times we are living in.

I’ve had to learn how to change the way I think in order to break cycles of negativity and hopelessness formed from a young age.

As I’ve learned the importance of a healthy mind, hope has played a key role in overcoming difficult times.

And let’s face it, we are all facing difficult times where things can feel out of our control. Having a sense of ownership over the decisions we make can bring hope and a change of perspective to our mind.  

Take a step back to get perspective: consider, where are you at? Then ask yourself, where do you want to be, and what do you want from life?

Make a plan and take one step at a time towards reaching your goal. Having a mindset of where you want to be will bring hope into sight.

Often, people who are more hopeful understand that although they cannot control the circumstances of life, they can control their reactions to these circumstances, even during painful trials.

People who learn to embrace challenges,  pain and  disappointment, rather than suppress or deny it, are often more hopeful. Embracing and processing the challenges  involves acknowledging  anxious feelings.

 Gather your thoughts, breathe deeply and let the anxiety go.

Writing down your thoughts can be a great tool to get it out of your head onto paper. Replace those negative thoughts with hopeful possibilities. It’s like switching off a scary movie and putting on something uplifting. 

Bad days happen to all of us and life can be difficult, but a few simple changes can make a huge difference to finding hope. If hope is an insurance policy during tough times, then perhaps it’s time to sign up!

Surround yourself with family, friends and a community who care, listen and help find solutions. If you don’t have that kind of community, you may be the starting point for not only yourself, but others.

“Life is 10% of what happens to you and 90% of how you react to it.” – Charles R. Swindoll