Part of optimistic thinking is learning to accept the unexpected. In fact, I believe that one of the biggest misconceptions about positive thinkers is that they expect only positive things to happen in life. The truth is that no matter what happens, having a positive mind-set is all about striving to view the current situation in the best possible light.

I love how they say hope for the best but expect the worst. So what happens when you wake up in the morning and that perfect day that you declared turns out to be seemingly the worst day possible? What happens when you don’t make the cut for that team that you trained and worked so hard for?

The hardest type of disappointment is the kind that takes us by surprise. So you didn’t get the advance that you were hoping for, will you crumble? Will you fall by the way-side?

In the future try to make a habit of preparing yourself for disappointments. I’m not saying that you should speak negative instances into your life, but just prepare yourself in advance.

When we were in grade school we had fire drills for our safety. They weren’t looking for a fire to happen or a tornado to come but they had to make sure we were prepared just in case. Experts even recommend that you put extra money into savings for a rainy day. You might have car trouble or an unexpected difficulty come your way. It’s better to be prepared.

When you wake up in the morning ask yourself what happens if the day doesn’t go the way you expect it. What happens if someone says something to upset you? Will you let it ruin your day? What happens if everything goes wrong at work? Will you let frustration get the best of you?

Make a decision that no matter what happens you won’t crumble. No matter what happens your declaration should be that this is the day the Lord has made. Rejoice gladly in it! Keep a smile on your face. Plan for the good as well as the bad today as you charge forth on your journey of life!

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