How To Build A Fire: And Other Handy Things Your Grandfather Knew - Plot & Excerpts
When you don’t really know what to do, ask for help. If you don’t do that, you’re not being fair to yourself or anybody else.”—FRANK WALTERHOW TO HANDLE BAD NEWSStep 1: Meet it head-on. Whether on not you had prior warning that bad news was coming, don’t hide from it. Take it with your chin up. Anyone can handle good news well, but the strength of your character is judged by how you handle the not-so-good news.Step 2: Talk about it. Many people try to hide their misfortune from others out of shame or embarrassment or an urge to “protect,” but isolation only makes it sting more. Seek comfort from your friends or family. They’ll reassure you of their love and support, and you’ll feel emboldened to move on.Step 3: Take charge. If your bad news came from your boss, your sweetie, your doctor, or your financial adviser, the situation was likely beyond your control. Let’s have a quick moment of silence for how much that bites the big one. Okay, take a deep breath and know this: You’ve got more control of the situation now.
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