6 Mantras to Help You Bounce Back During Hard Times
When things get tough, you have a choice: be weak, or be strong. Get 10 tips on how to make the most of any hard time—with a little help from Karen Salmansohn's The Bounce Back Book.
By Karen Salmansohn
Tip 1: Be a Forward Thinker
Whenever you're tempted to dwell in the past, repeat this single word: forward. Brainstorm one positive thought and action to use to keep you moving forward. When you're tempted to indulge in a negative, regressive behavior, swap it for one that will move you forward.
Published 12/24/2009