However, sometimes we fall into more challenging stretches where nothing goes right for weeks, months, or even years. These are the kinds of struggles that put our life at a standstill and are incredibly damaging for our mental health. At the time that she made that speech, Oprah was in the middle of a professional crisis. Her television venture, the Oprah Winfrey Network, was not the success she had envisioned. That may mean asking friends or family members for help, but just be aware that they may not always be able to give effective or even impartial advice. They may mean well, but that doesn’t mean they are cut out to deal with all the things you face. Told through creative language play, and with depth and whimsy, this picture book reminds readers of their own agency and the power they have to direct their own path. Marc Colagiovanni's lyrical text and Peter H. Reynolds's stunning art create an enduring message of strength and perseverance that is both universal and personal, and one that readers will be drawn to over and over again. One day for no particular reason, nothing was going right. Absolutely positively, nothing was going right. So, I decided to go left..."

If you do ten pushups every day for two weeks, your brain begins to say, “Oh, I guess I’m the type of person who works out every day.” A young boy is having a bad day...a really, really bad day where nothing is going right, so he makes the decision to go left. And he left his worries behind. He notices without the weight of his worries, he could accomplish much more. It’s hard to offer up advice for identifying band-aid goals because we’re all fighting different demons, but I will say this: I’d avoid talking to women at all costs because I was afraid they’d think I was boring and uninteresting.Take some time out for yourself and explore what’s outside your routine – this could mean trying out a new hobby or activity, reading something inspirational or simply talking to someone with a fresh perspective.

We all tend to have this idea in our minds of how we think a situation should go. And when it doesn’t go the way we planned, it invokes emotions like anger and frustration. That’s what it’s like to be on the self-improvement hamster wheel, and it’s where most of us find ourselves trapped while pursuing our biggest goals. I get you clothes sometimes, so it would be perfectly reasonable if I got some from you too. Again, any guy who braves any type of dreadful clothing store deserves an award too. Marc Colagiovanni is a children's book author who is currently a practicing attorney in the state of Rhode Island. While he is honored to be a part of the legal profession and enjoys the practice of law, his true passion is writing. Go Left is his debut children's book. Marc was born, raised, and currently resides in Cranston, Rhode Island with his wife and three daughters. They’ll be able to identify when you’re making excuses and shifting the blame away from yourself. But they’ll also realize when you’re being too hard on yourself and engaging in unproductive self-loathing.When nothing goes right, speak to a coach or mentor, or a close friend who can help you navigate the situation in a constructive way. Trust the process

What do I mean, go left? Simply, what may be needed for you right now is a change in direction. A change in the way you normally see things. A change in the way you may be going about your day. And most certainly, a change in the way your thoughts are dictating your actions. These actions lead to the results you are currently experiencing. When something isn’t “going right” then what is needed is a shift in your direction. And moreover, your mindset. Going left is a change in the way you think.Even with her doubts, Oprah accepted the invitation to speak. Afterward, she saw her OWN network grow significantly. Fast forward to now, Oprah says OWN is in its “best place ever”— having finally found its voice among a passionate niche audience. The simplest way to overcome this feeling is to find a mentor. There’s someone out there who has faced the same demons you have and found a way to overcome them. This is where adaptability and mental toughness come into play. You have to learn how to build resilience so you can withstand the curveballs life throws your way.