An Opportunity within Every Problem: Facing Life’s Challenges in a Positive Meaningful Way

An Opportunity within Every Problem:
Facing Life’s Challenges in a Positive Meaningful Way
by Dr. Diane Abdo, Psy.D. P.A.

    Have you ever wondered who you would be if painful events had not happened in your life? Many of us have the unrealistic expectation that our lives are supposed to be easy and without pain or problems. Within every painful event or problem lies the opportunity for growth.

    The silver lining in every problem or challenge is who we choose to become as a result of it. These opportunities and challenges (notice I did not state problem) give us the chance to become stronger, healthier, wiser, and better. The key is our attitude and approach to these opportunities (again no longer problems).

    We cannot control others. We cannot control life. We cannot control events. We can however control how we view what is happening and we can control how we feel about what is happening. We have to gracefully:

• Face the issue
• Accept the change
• Embrace the stretching or learning process
• Look for the good
• Recognize potential growth
• Make the changes purposeful

    If you focus on your growth you can be the master of your own identity and take what was once a problem and change it into an opportunity to learn, improve, and make your life better.

Dr. Abdo wants you to connect with your inner peace to experience and develop the sense of empowerment that is rooted in this awareness.  Dr. Abdo believes that, with personal knowledge and enhanced life skills, an individual can actively participate in the course of his or her journey freed of unseen and potentially defeating influences.  She approaches her efforts to help others grow with the deep belief that we must be consciously and proactively involved in the dance steps of our lives to reach our goals and actualize our dreams. 

For more information contact Dr. Abdo at (561) 393-5363.