Question

Think of someone you know who has faced a challenging situation in their life and were successfully able to deal with it. This situation may have been emotionally difficult to deal with like death of a loved one, loss of a job, dealing with chronic illness, failure etc. Answer the following questions and discuss the answers in class

1. How did they handle the adverse situation?
2. Which obstacles did they have to overcome?
3. In your opinion which specific attitudes and skills helped them cope with the situation?
4. Do you think they received help and support from others?

Answer 1

My cousin’s mother passed just a few days before her CA final exam

1. My cousin, Sima, collapsed upon hearing the news. But then she realised that she needed to accept it and move on. She reminded herself that her mother would not want her to be sad.
2. Sima had to concentrate on her studies. It was tough for her to meet with family who were continuously trying to console her while also managing her studies schedule.
3. Sima passed her CA final exam due to her sensible attitude and determination. Her mother’s death was beyond her control. So, rather than overthinking it or blaming destiny, she focused her attention on her studies.
4. Sima certainly received immense support from her father, friends, and other family members. They cared for her in her mother’s absence and made her feel loved.