DISCOURAGEMENT

Discouragement is a feeling of despair in the face of obstacle, a feeling that everything is wrong and nothing will turn out right; it is a show of hopelessness and loss of confidence. It is a disconnection from courage or a disconnected courage. You use to be connected to courage but for some reason you lost your connection; at this point of disconnect from courage hopelessness and lack of confidence sets in. In the previous post, we discussed about perspective. Discouragement has a whole lot to do with perspective; ones perspective could aid or abate discouragement. So which spectacles are you viewing life from, the lens you put on is purely you choice – if you faint in the day of adversity, your strength is small proverb 24:10. Sometimes, discouragement is inevitable and requires that it be well managed to avoid hurt. How to deal with discouragement: 1. Break up the circle of discouragement 2. Think of things that had worked out fine for you in the past. 3. Avoid setting unrealistic dreams and targets for yourself. 4. Encourage yourself like David did. Often people waits on others to encourage while they can actually do that themselves. 5. Seek the support of friends and family member by sharing your frustration with them and finding comfort and solution. 6. Avoid self-pity and blame game.