I was having one of those terrible days when everything seemed to be going wrong and the world felt like it was caving in. Then my co-director, Colin Slattery, gently leaned in and said,
“You know, all clouds eventually run out of rain. You’ve just got to be patient.”
You might know that feeling when someone says something so profound that it shifts your thinking for life. Now, I’m not saying that all my worries suddenly disappeared, but those words gave me perspective. They reminded me that while things might not be great right now, this is just a moment in time. And like all hard moments, it will pass. Issues resolve, change happens, and the sun eventually returns.
It’s a bit like when people say it’s not all rainbows and unicorns we know that’s true, but when life stings, it really does sting. So, what can help in those moments? Here are some things I’ve learned and put into practice that have genuinely helped me recover and reset:
- Don’t get caught up in other people’s dramas. You’ve probably got enough of your own.
- What people think about you isn’t your business (especially when they don’t really care about you).
- Don’t linger on the issue for too long. Acknowledge it, then move your focus elsewhere.
- Accept that some people won’t treat you the way you want or expect. That’s on them, not you.
- Control what you can, and don’t waste energy on what you can’t.
- Don’t talk about the issue to too many people—it can make you feel like you’re drowning in it rather than moving through it.
You might have other strategies that work for you feel free to share them below. And next time it feels like it’s pouring, remember: the rain will stop. Sometimes you just need to be patient, take a breath, and keep that metaphoric umbrella in your back pocket.
