4 things to do when life hands you lemonade

Most adults know that hard times are part of life. That is why we are equipped with sayings like “when life hands you lemons, make lemonade” to remind us that good can come out of bad. It is also why we hold on tightly to faith, family, and friendships to help us get over the hurdles that are guaranteed to come. 

In this new year, I want to focus on what to do when life hands me lemonade and remind you to do the same.

1. Be grateful

Be really grateful. Take the time to appreciate what it is we have before starting to think of what we want next. Trust that it, too, will be taken care of in due time. 

2. Be generous

I find that everything tastes better when shared with a loved one. Whatever particular lemonade you receive, share it with someone you care about. It does not have to be a family member. Neighbors need some love, too.

3. Be considerate

In the age of social media, we tend to tell everyone about all the good things in our lives. Some of the people who see our posts could be going through a period of lemons, eagerly waiting for it to be turned into something sweet. Being considerate in how and when we share our good news might save someone some unnecessary, extra anguish. And yes, I am aware we are responsible for our own feelings. It does not grant us permission to do things that hurt those we care about, especially if we know what they are going through.

4. Hold on to that feeling

When life decides to remind us that it is always changing, remember how great it feels to be in a good place. Remember, too, that it never rains forever. Stay positive and hold on to the good times to get through the bad. There is always light at the end of the tunnel. We just have to trust that the tunnel will, in fact, eventually end.