Overcoming Adversity
Poverty can be defined as being at a state where you cannot provide basic essentials such as food water, clothing and shelter. Poverty is faced in many third world countries and even famous people such as Anh Do, Oprah Winfrey and J.K Rowling have encountered poverty. Poverty is best overcome through hard work and determination as it is through these aspects that can lead to success. Anh Do's family and J.K Rowling both overcame poverty through hours of work and the determination to do as much as they can to provide their family a better future. They understood that 'nothing comes easy' and proved themselves that hard work pays off. Hard work is important when overcoming poverty as it provides progression financially e.g.earning more money and demonstrates success.
Adversity is something that all people face during their lifetime. Death and poverty are just some types of adversity that people experience. Adversity can be overcome through support, hard work and hope. I have learnt that overcoming adversity takes time and can change people forever. Adversity changes a person’s perspective of life as they start to question themselves and their purpose of existence. Overcoming adversity can challenge a person mentally and physically. It can test the strengths and weaknesses of a person. Strengths that someone would be tested on are hope, determination, patience etc. Weaknesses that someone would be tested on are doubt, denial etc. Each time adversity is overcome, a person’s character is enhanced as well as their capabilities. Their knowledge becomes stronger which can then be heard by others who are struggling to overcome adversity.
I have learnt that overcoming adversity is equally a challenge as adversity itself. It requires strength, courage, patience as well as optimism. Optimism is an important aspect when overcoming adversity as it keeps someone moving ahead and progressing when everything looks hopeless. Adversity will always be a part of life whether we like it or not. Although, it is important to experience as you learn how to deal with hardships. This not only prepares you for the future, but makes upcoming trials easier to overcome. Overcoming adversity is a challenge and an opportunity to learn how to approach a tough situation. It can change someone’s perception of life; however can create new strengths and qualities.
I have learnt that overcoming adversity is equally a challenge as adversity itself. It requires strength, courage, patience as well as optimism. Optimism is an important aspect when overcoming adversity as it keeps someone moving ahead and progressing when everything looks hopeless. Adversity will always be a part of life whether we like it or not. Although, it is important to experience as you learn how to deal with hardships. This not only prepares you for the future, but makes upcoming trials easier to overcome. Overcoming adversity is a challenge and an opportunity to learn how to approach a tough situation. It can change someone’s perception of life; however can create new strengths and qualities.