My dog days are over. My adviser placed money on me. He knew I could do it. Although I’m still not sure how I’ll make it through this semester, I know that the past has shown that persistence will make for good results. So step 1 is to notice some good things that came from the bad things.
You gain a job.
You gain an education.
You gain a research opportunity.
You gain true friendships.
You gain compassion for others.
You gain financial creativity.
You gain health insurance.
You gain justice.
You gain spirituality.
You gain the opportunity to see your mother spend time with her family.
You gain a better home.
You gain a stronger appreciation and love for your partner.
You gain a better work ethic.
You realize that you’ve had strength all along.
You gain acceptance.
