3 Ways To Deal With Life Being Unfair

Try sitting down and making a list of all possible causes of why life is unfair at this particular moment in time.

Try making a list of all the causes of unfairness in a situation. Make a star beside each item that you do have control over.

Consider your sense that you are in control of your life. If you tend to feel like you have little control, then you may need to work on developing a stronger sense of control.

Building your confidence. Developing your resilience. Setting goals for yourself. Improving your problem solving skills.

To find a counselor, first call your insurance company and find out what providers are covered by your insurance. Call at least three counselors who accept your insurance and ask if they are accepting new patients and what types of counseling they specialize in such as cognitive behavioral therapy or grief counseling. Set up an initial appointment with a counselor who fits your needs. If it doesn’t seem like a great fit after the first few visits, give someone else a try.

Try to focus on the positives in your life instead of dwelling on the negatives. For example, if you are having a bad day, then you might try to identify three things that have gone well, even if they are little things like having a good breakfast, listening to your favorite song on your way to school or work, or having the luxury of some quiet time to read before bed.

Try sitting down with a journal and writing about the unfair situation in your life, why it is so awful, and what positive things you might gain from the situation. Ask a friend or family member to help you come up with new, more positive ways to think about the unfair situation. They might have ideas you wouldn’t think of on your own.