There is one thing I learnt from my grandmother, who lived to be 101. It is about how to handle difficult situations. I always saw her react the same way. Every time. When something bad happened, she would stop. She would take a deep breath and feel what had happened. Then she would say, with a smile on her face: "It's not good right now, but it's all right, everything will be fine."
The point is not whether things turned out fine or not. The point is my grandmother's attitude. And I know that this attitude is what gave her such a long life, with health and joy.
Takeaway
- When something bad happens, stop before you react.
- Take a deep breath and notice what happened.
- If possible, try to keep a positive attitude.