"Learn to adapt to your circumstances." That's the first sentence of a book by David Norton. In it he lists eleven different "life habits that have a direct bearing on your ability to live life to the fullest." They are self-reliance, humility, practicality, spirituality, and creativity. Let's review these and see how you can use them to learn to adapt to your circumstances.
Self-reliance is about stepping out on your own. It says in the title of the book, "learn to rely on yourself." This is an important lesson as most people live "just for me" and never really feel the satisfaction of relying on others.
Humility is stepping down from yourself to others. It includes self-depreciation and forgiveness. It is a way to learn to be grateful for what you have, and what you haven't.
Practicality is taking action. It is about working through problems and coming to grips with the hard facts of life. It is about working to achieve your goals. In it you'll learn to avoid procrastination and be more efficient at accomplishing your goals. You will develop a sense of accomplishment and this feeling will carry over to your daily life.
Spirituality is believing in a higher power. You must believe in a divine plan for your life. It involves trusting God to provide you with what you need to succeed.
Practicality is having tools to help you get through the difficulties of life. It will equip you to find creative solutions for difficult situations. It will equip you to handle setbacks and come up with unique solutions to problems. It will teach you how to adapt to any situation and will show you how to face difficulties with grace. In short, it will enable you to live a more successful and fulfilled life.
Spirituality will help you understand and overcome obstacles in your life. It is the key to living a prosperous life. It teaches you to look at life as a gift from God and not something to be suffered. It will enable you to live wisely and pursue your dreams. When you learn to adapt to your circumstances and become wise, you will see that life is really enjoyable.
The Bible says, 'If you know how to give praise, you will also receive praise.' If you can truly understand that, you'll start giving praise in everything you do. You'll move from being satisfied with your life to being excited about it. And, in time, you'll achieve a lot more than you ever dreamed possible.
Some of us may find our life's journey challenging. Others find it easy. However, each of us has to find our own way. Whether it's learning to walk and talk, or handling job interviews and office politics, the most important thing is that you're able to adapt to your circumstances.
The Bible says, 'As a man thinks in his heart, so is he'. So, if you want to succeed in life, you have to start believing in yourself. If you never started believing in yourself, no one else will either. This is known as self-doubt. Once you know what's wrong with your life, you'll be able to correct it.
There are plenty of books on the subject of how to learn to adapt to your circumstances. However, you'll have to consider the source of these books. Some authors will be objective, providing an answer to your problem. Other authors will be promoting a particular religion or ideology, with their view of the world coming from a different perspective.
If you read between the lines, you'll soon find out who these authors really are. It's always wise to read other people's work. However, some of their ideas and concepts may be nothing more than wishful thinking. On the other hand, other authors might just have hit the nail on the head.
There are many people who think they've seen it all with regards to life. Unfortunately, very few of them actually achieve success in life. Many will sit around moping, wishing that they'd done something differently. The key point is that you have to learn to adapt to your circumstances, whatever those are. Don't get stuck in a rut!
