Discouragement plagues all of us from time to time. If you’re discouraged about your situation—be it financial, family, job or just basic uncertainty about the future—there are some things you can do to counter those feelings and attitudes. The most important is to know this will not last forever.
Let’s say your neighbor just got a fabulous, brand-new vehicle. You are overwhelmed by feelings of desire and envy. There was a time when you would begin immediately to find a way to get a new car too. But things are different now. You have a new set of values. You no longer make financial decisions impulsively.
