Life is not always easy, and that’s a fact no one can deny. We are constantly going through emotionally crushing struggles and devastating challenges. But somehow, we always find the power to overcome the hardships and come out even stronger than before.
However, there are still quite a few harsh truths we are too scared to accept. We intentionally avoid them like the plague, thinking that by ignoring our problems, they will disappear. Unfortunately, many of us fail to realize that overlooking the difficulties in life instead of facing them only makes things worse.
Here are 7 hard truths you need to accept to become stronger and live happier.
1. Nothing lasts forever, not even life.
Some people say: “Life is short.” Others claim that “Life is the longest thing you will ever have.” But, whichever phrase you prefer, the harsh truth is that nothing lasts forever. Everything has a beginning and an end. And while we all know this, many of us refuse to accept it. The sooner you become at peace with this undeniable fact, the sooner you will truly start living your life to the fullest.
2. You can’t succeed if you don’t fail.
Failure is the key to success. No matter how controversial this may sound, failing helps you grow. Accepting that you are flawed and making mistakes on your journey to success is inevitable is going to tremendously help you in achieving your goals. Besides, acknowledging the power of failure is a great character builder.
3. Talking about your goals is entirely different from taking action.
You can talk about having aspiring goals and fascinating dreams, but as long as you only talk about them, they will remain an object of your imagination. The real thing happens when you actually start doing something about accomplishing those ambitions.
4. There are far more valuable things in life than money.
“I think everybody should get rich and famous and do everything they ever dreamed of so they can see that it’s not the answer.”
Jim Carrey
Living an affluent life doesn’t make you a decent human being. Even if you have countless assets and an eight-figure salary, you can still feel unfulfilled and lonely. As long as you have food on your table, a roof over your head, and people who love and count on you, you are doing just fine.
5. Happiness is a journey, not a destination.
No one is happy all the time. Even the influencers you follow on social media, who are promoting the unrealistic idea of an overjoyed lifestyle, get sad sometimes. They just never post about their struggles. So, next time you feel a little down and in need of a good cry, don’t beat yourself up for experiencing negative emotions. You are a human being with complex feelings, and that is completely normal.
6. No one is perfect.
We are all flawed, and honestly, that’s the beauty of humanity. We all go through the various stages of life at a different pace. What is perfect for some is far from impeccable for others. The famous physicist Stephen Hawking once said it best:
“One of the basic rules of the universe is that nothing is perfect. Perfection simply doesn’t exist. Without imperfection, neither you nor I would exist.”
7. The morning is wiser than the evening.
So today was a horrible day. You heard some bad news, your plans didn’t work out, you got disappointed… All of that made you feel terribly overwhelmed. In such cases, it’s better to go to bed and sleep on it instead of spending another sleepless night trying to figure out what went wrong and how to fix it. If you give yourself some time to clear your headspace, you might be surprised by how much easier solving your problems may seem in the morning.
