{The Road To Confidence}

Monday, March 30, 2009

TIME: 8:41 PM

No. 3

DISCOURAGEMENT

Everyone will have experienced discouragement at some point in their lifetime, be it failure, family, rejection, inferiority etc. However, our approach to managing our discouragement will distinguish us from others.

The dictionary defines discouragement as follows; “a feeling of despair in the face of obstacles; or a state of distraught and loss of sense of enthusiasm, drive or courage.”

Discouragement happens in all areas of life.

A woman’s marriage dreams end when her husband is unfaithful. She truly feels the pangs of discouragement.
A couple suffers their second miscarriage while trying to create a family.

These people all deal with discouragement differently, but some may become so discouraged, so distressed and as a result may attempt to take their own lives.

Discouragement – The Signs

The following are some signs of discouragement:
Sleeplessness -- the mind and soul is full of worry.
Restlessness -- Absent mindedness sets in and weariness results.
Complacency -- Loss of interest in food even though you might not have eaten for hours.
Negative Thoughts – The ultimate of this are thoughts of suicide.If you are feeling the pangs of discouragement and feel helpless in the situation, we encourage you to seek help through counseling.

Adapted from: http://www.allaboutlifechallenges.org/discouragement.htm

Next up is a video on dealing with discouragement.
As well as some solutions and verses from the Bible (:

Jazlyn

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