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Chicken Soup for the Soul: From Lemons to Lemonade: 101 Positive, Practical, and Powerful Stories about Making the Best of a Bad Situation
By Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen and Amy Newmark
400 Pages (Paperback)
Date Published: August 13, 2013
Chicken Soup for the Soul: From Lemons to Lemonade will inspire, encourage, and motivate you to turn any sour situation into a better one with its 101 personal stories from others who turned a negative into something positive.
When life hands you lemons… make lemonade! This collection is full of inspiring true stories from others who did just that, and will help you make the best of any bad situation. You will find inspiration, encouragement, and guidance on turning what seemed like a negative into something positive in these 101 sweet stories of success!
This is an inspiring book that tells stories from real people that they are not alone. The stories are of people who faced hardships such as illnesses, abusive relationships, and just made the best out of bad situations. The stories are short 2-3 pages each and I find I like to read a story when I am having a bad day. It makes me remember that I am not alone with my problems and that everything can be spun positively.
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Sand says
I try to remain positive and learn a lesson through pain.
Buddy Garrett says
I look on the bright side. I remind myself I have a family.
Dusty Schnur says
I usually take a deep breath and walk away from the situation.
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In response to your question of How do you try to make the best out of a bad situation?
I listen to music to relax and think about the situation.
I say a prayer and tell myself things will get better.
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Nancy says
I believe that things will improve in a little while.
Karen Gonyea says
I always treat every situation as a chance to learn something.
Lisa says
I just always try to focus on the positives rather than the negatives.
susan smoaks says
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Joyce Ackley says
I pray for wisdom and strength. From past experiences, I know that the adage “This, too, shall pass” is true. I try to maintain a positive attitude, express gratitude for the blessings in my life, and move on.
Lesley F says
I just try to stay positive
Heather B says
I try to accept what has happened and move on looking at what I can do to make things better
Karen Drake says
I remind myself of everything that is right in my life.
Jennifer L. says
I try to always see what’s positive about the situation and count my blessings.
Stephanie MacDonald says
remember there is always someone who has it worse!
Marissa M says
Always try to look for something good coming out of it even if it is the smallest little detail!
Christine Womack says
Take a deep breath and think the positive of what is happening.
Tracy Heyer says
Have Faith and trust in God!!
Angela Newsome says
I always try to write down three things I”m grateful for EVERY night. It helps to show how the bad in a day is usually outweighed by the good!
Nichole s says
I just take a second to remember that 7 years ago I was dying & today I’m alive and nothing beats that
Terra Heck says
I make the best out of a bad situation by having faith in God and remembering he’ll help me through it. Thanks.
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Michelle says
I try to find something positive. There’s usually a greater motive behind the problems I have been given.
Holly Kennedy says
Acceptance and move on.
Susan Smith says
I try to tell myself that it could always be worse!
Mallory Bailey says
I always try to take a step back and relax for a moment. This allows me to put things in perspective and problem solve in a more effective manor.
Tania Smith says
I take a deep breath and make the choice to have a good day.
roger simmons says
I always make the best out of lemons. A good example is my current situation where I just got into an accident in a big truck this past weekend and I am sure that i have lost my job. Instead of moping or crying about it, I am on here trying to find something to pass the time.
Juliee Fitze says
I’m a positive person so always look for the good in any situation.
Robyn Norris says
I try to remember that I’ve had harder times and still always come out okay.
Amy C says
Everything happens for a reason. I try to keep this in mind when things happen.
Daniel M says
never give up, never surrender! (or try try again)
Melissa Shirley says
I think that, things that happen are life lessons. So I try and think positive. .
Adrienne says
I look for God in the situation and pray.
Jenny says
I try to stay calm and think about how to best approach the situation. I also pray and know that I am not alone.
Priscilla Benavides says
I choose my thoughts wisely and always try to think positive because happiness is a choice and I choice to be happy! I would really like this book to read and read about others ways of coping with hard times!
Alina Hahn says
I tell myself that there are people who have it worse. I also try to find the positive in the situation as well. Everything is a learning experience.
Merry says
I try to have a lot of hope and faith
natasha severson says
i just breath, and try to laugh it off
ale ol says
I pray a lot!!
Deanna says
Prayer and journaling!
David Heath says
A flight cancelled when I had a weekend off… I met a friend at the bar and we had a great time for the rest of the weekend without going anywhere
Julie says
I try to find the positive in people and let time heal wounds.
liza v says
i try not to worry till i know the facts
nicole krutz says
I try to tell myself that it could always be worse!
Patti Hess says
I try to grin and bear it through tough times…
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Amanda Kinder says
I always try to think positive. I’ve learned that negative thinking just makes me feel pessimistic and it doesn’t solve anything.
Heather Poindexter says
I try to kind thing in the fridge too cook that I normally wouldn’t put together.
amy says
I always try to find some good in the situation
Maralea says
I always try to find the good in everything! Always try to stay positive:)
veRONIca says
I work in customer service and a lot of time when people are angry, a smile will go a long way. Smiling helps them understand that you are trying to help (and then obviously I try to help them with their problems)
xty cruz says
I always try to see on the bright side and always have plan B, C etc
Debby Chandler says
I make a bad situation better by putting my worries in the Lord’s hands.
Les Johnson says
I try to remember the positives in the situation. Focusing on the bad accomplishes nothing.
Denise Taylor-Dennis says
I try to see the light at the end of the tunnel and remember how much worse it really could be.
Allie says
I always try to stay positive and remember that it could always be worse!
Michelle Hamilton says
I try to make the best out of a bad situation by changing my perception.
Vicky D says
I try to look at things with a glass half full attitude!
Ellen B says
I try to look at a situation from all sides – hopefully I see the positive – not always though
Jan Hall says
First I take a deep breath and fix myself a cup of hot tea. Then, I make it a point to look back on my life and remember many of the bad things that happened that wound up working for the best or that good things came from.
Jo says
I try to make the best of a situation by putting on a smile
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kim burnett says
I always try to stay mindful that there are much worse things that could happen than what I am going through!
Sacha Schroeder says
I always look at things as though they are happening for a reason. Even the bad. A blown tire may have saved me from a bad car accident. My glass is definitely half full.
Michelle S says
I always look for what I can learn from the experience. That lesson is often helpful in future situations.
Patricia says
I like to look at the bad experience as a learning opportunity.
Trisha W. says
I try to see if there’s a learning moment involved so I can try avoiding winding up in a similar situation down the line.
June S. says
I always try to think possotive about everything that can possibly go wrong each and every day during life.