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Human survival amidst daily life challenges

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  " Life is like a riding bicycle. To keep  your balance you must keep moving. " Life problems, depending on their magnitude, can be clogs in the wheel of progress, and we may not be able to attain our full potential if we don’t learn to place our problems in the proper perspectives . Problems and challenges are what make life worth living. They help us adapt to become tougher as we adapt to different situations. Always remember that whatever problem you are facing has a solution or, at least, a manageable approach. Therefore, never allow your challenges to stop you from fulfilling your true potentials in life. Some of the daily life challenges include- 1. Financial Crisis 2. Health Crisis 3. Relationship, Marriage, and Family 4. Workplace 5. Career Pressure 6. Unfair Treatment 7. Emptiness and Boredom 8. Confusion 9. Friendship Problems 10. Haunting Past 11. Safety and Security 12. Failure 13. Grief

1. FINANCIAL CRISIS

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We live in an uncertain world and a financial crisis may come at different stages of life. While you should always anticipate and  prepare for a financial crisis , it may still catch you off guard or the magnitude may be far more than any preparation you have made over the years. It could be that you lost your job or a major investment, got slammed with a lawsuit that threatens your savings, or have your livelihood be affected by a major disaster. So what do you do when you are in a financial mess? Solution To  overcome a financial crisis , you will have to come to terms with the crisis. Acknowledge and accept the situation and begin recovery by setting your financial priorities right. The next thing to do is to identify the cause of the crisis. If it’s due to a job loss, then your effort should be directed at getting a new job. If it is having multiple debts, look for  ways to consolidate your debt  so that your monthly debt repayment can be consolidated into one instead of being burd

4. Workplace

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  The workplace is supposed to be a place where we dutifully render the services for which we’ve been hired. However, it is not impossible to face animosity at work—dealing with toxic people who would rather not see any good in what you do. It might be caused by differences in background, attitudes, and unhealthy competition that can result in  personal conflicts . This can create undue stress and reduce productivity. Solution Be as professional as possible when dealing with toxic people. Be kind and show understanding, and try to avoid personal confrontation. You can even try to reach out to the persons and invite them over for a coffee and get to understand their worldview. This can help you to connect with them at their level so that you can avoid unnecessary stress for yourself.

3. Relationship, Marriage, and Family

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  There may not be anything as sweet as love and family life, but it can also be the source of pain for some. Human imperfections in a relationship can cause a major crisis in life. This has been a stumbling block to many on their path to fulfillment. Solution The best thing to do is to  prevent relationship problems  from happening, but if they do happen, you need to face reality and begin to take steps towards addressing them. Do your best to keep the lines of communication open as this can help in  strengthening your struggling relationship . Talk about the challenges with your partner and look for common grounds. You can also arrange to see a counselor together or read books that address the specific challenges you are facing. The worst thing you can do is to  end a relationship  and that’s only when you have exhausted all other options.

2. Health Crisis

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  Another major problem that might come up in your life is a health crisis. This is not far-fetched because our body systems work round-the-clock, even when we are sleeping. As a result of this, and if you don’t maintain   routine health habits , health deterioration might begin to set in. Things might even get serious if you don’t attend to it early. Solution When you are facing a major health crisis, the first thing to do is to consider lifestyle changes. This includes cutting down on junks, eating healthy diets, exercising, breathing fresh air, taking some sun, etc. Apart from the lifestyle changes, you have to seek quality medical help and make sure you get different opinions about the state of your health so you can get the best affordable care.

6. Unfair Treatment

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  We are in a world where some people often think they have some privileges over others and may want to exercise this thinking and treat others unfairly. If you find yourself in an environment where you are being oppressed or treated badly because of your race, gender, or current status, this can make you feel really bad and can also affect your psyche and productivity. Solution There is the temptation to decry your treatment, defend yourself, and demand a change immediately, but you should really wait for the right opportunity to do that. When the time is right, reach out directly to the person or authority involved, and make it private. Meanwhile, you should be factual about the instances of your unfair treatments. Don’t just say it that you are being treated badly; give several undeniable instances. Once you’ve made your grievances known politely, keep being you. If things don’t change, you can cocoon yourself in that environment. If you have an option to leave, you can do so as wel

5. Career Pressure

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  In your quest to become more successful, you will likely encounter work-related pressure. Such can come when trying to stabilize your career or climb the career ladder. It can also come as a result of   overworking and having no life . Career pressure is one of the most common life problems. Sometimes, it may be that the promotion you are working hard to get is not coming or positions you are qualified for are being offered to others. The pressure can get more intense when you find that most of your colleagues are moving ahead of you. Solution Check to find if you have personal or attitudinal problems. Some attitudinal problems can put you at a disadvantaged end. It may be poor communication, poor personal grooming, or poor relationship and networking skills. If it is any of these problems, then work on improving yourself in those areas. You can also observe your colleagues who are succeeding and take note of what they are doing differently.