we should make friendship with our adversities comment
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On 11th March 2020, the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared the corona virus (COVID-19) outbreak a pandemic. As we each start to face the imminent unpleasantness that lies ahead, I think it's time to make friends with adversity.
There are two main reasons why life as we know it, is about to get much more difficult. The first is the speed and scale of COVID-19 transmission. The second is despite frequent warnings, some countries are not approaching the COVID-19 threat with the level of political commitment needed to control it.
almost 125,000 cases have now been reported to WHO, from 118 countries and territories. In the past two weeks, the number of cases reported outside China has increased almost 13-fold, and the number of affected countries has almost tripled.
WHO report 12 March 2020
So what drives some of us to be complacent, others to be vigilant and a few to go out and buy all of the toilet paper they possibly can and impact the supply for so many others?
The way we respond to adversity is vastly different from person to person. Whilst some of us feel dejected and disheartened, some are angry and disappointed, others experience excitement of the unknown and some deep fear. A great majority of people may react in all of these ways and cycle through some or more of these feelings as the situation unfolds.
Whatever your initial reaction, the challenge is to turn the negative experience into a productive one. The big "R" - "resilience" - it's one of the key words in organisation and professional development these days. Easy to say, often hard to muster when staring down the face of a tough situation.
I've faced my fair share of adverse situations, I was born with a spinal condition causing my body to look and work differently to others. My parents divorced, causing pain and sadness to our family unit. I have cared for family members touched and lost from cancer and supported an immediate family member through mental illness.
I have the great fortune of being an optimist, believing the glass is not half full but overflowing. A short amount of time spent at the Royal Children's hospital at the age of 14 was all I required to learn that no matter how bad things were for me, there was always someone out there worse off. I've carried this sense of gratitude and optimism right throughout my life, despite the many curve balls that have, and no doubt will continue to come.
I've come to understand the belief systems you apply to your life will often connect directly to your choices when faced with adversity. No matter what’s happening to you, it can be helpful to find the good in the situation and develop a positive belief pattern.
Mental preparedness is also key in unpleasant times. To offset fear, invest time in planning for what might come, as best you can. As we prepare for COVID-19, consider scenarios like, how would it be for all family members to be at home for 2-4 weeks without school or a workplace to go. Is there enough food in your pantry and freezer to last a week, or perhaps a little more, and don't forget pets too! Where are the nearest medical services, and is my internet subscription paid up!
It is important to believe in your own capabilities in a time of crisis. In many circumstances we have never faced the challenges that stand before us, so our ability to remain focused, curious and open to learn are key. There is no education like adversity
Finally don't forget your tribe, lean on those close to you, and let others help you. Adversity is a great leveler and will help you to identify the true nature of the friendships you keep. They say a good friend shows their love in times of trouble, not just in times of happiness.
The way we respond to adversity is vastly different from person to person, but one thing is for sure - if you haven't made friends with adversity by now, it's a great time to start.