We all experience tough situations in life. As much as we hate it, that is the way life is.

The way we deal with these bad or inconvenient occurrences, however, can make a huge difference.

There is a famous saying, “Everything happens for a reason.” Now, I admit, I often throw the saying around:

Person: “Why did they stop selling cookies?”

Me: Everything happens for a reason!

Person: That literally makes no sense.

The point there is that thinking that the saying everything happens for a reason can be really helpful- but when you throw it around, it loses its meaning.

In all honesty, though, when I find myself in tough situations, I find that repeating those words and realizing their meaning, will actually help to change my attitude for the better.

Think about it! As cliché as it may be, bad things happen, they make you stronger, and then more good comes out of it. Even better, it is a saying that you can interpret your own way to fit your life!

Sometimes we fail at things, whether it be a test, our job, an interview, or whatever, but do we really fail? Everything happens for a reason. Maybe it made you realize to study harder or find a new way to study. Maybe there is a job out there that suits you more. The saying is a way to remain positive and look forward to the future instead of questioning all of the bad things that happen.

We do not find out the reason right away, but in time it will all make sense. It is a mantra. Do not regret anything. There is a reason why it happened.

The saying is not an excuse to go out and do dangerous things, it is not intended to diminish feelings or make it seem like your problems are not important. It is simply a mindset for a confident life.

“Everything happens for a reason” is a challenge to find the positive in difficult situations. It is an outlook on life that could help you be happier.