Professional athletes may face their opponents on the field, but everyone has to deal with everyday challenges.

Dr. Jack Llewellyn is a noted author and sports psychologist. In January 2004, he received shocking news: He was diagnosed as having relapsing–remitting Multiple Sclerosis (RRMS), which is the most common form.

Dr. Llewellyn has built his career helping professional athletes overcome adversity. He leveraged life’s obstacles in order to succeed — if sports news is anything to go by, you know how intense that can be. Then, suddenly, he was using the same strategies to help himself get through MS.

“There are no guarantees in life, but a positive attitude keeps the probability of success on your side,”The author of the new book says so “Get the Mud out of the Water.” “The week I was diagnosed was a tough one. However, I worked with my doctor to get on therapy right away, and I’ve been able to maintain the life that I love in the eight years since.”

“I tell my players all the time, ‘Everyone faces adversity in their lives.’ What you can control is the time it takes to overcome it by learning how to focus on your assets — not your liabilities.”

Dr. Llewellyn’s book outlines strategies that can be used to assist anyone recover from adversityLive a life that is full of joy and happiness every day. Here are some of his top tips

* Assess your assets and your liabilities. Ask yourself these questions: “What makes you strong enough to overcome life’s challenges?”

* Achieve something positive every day. You can take stock of all your achievements, small or large, and then fill your mind with positive affirmations.

* Surround yourself with a team of people committed to helping you. It is important to have a support system committed to both your health and your well-being.

* Use stress as an incentive. Find a way you can harness the energy that is emitted from situations that strain you in a productive and positive way.

* Create a positive environment. Choose to live each day with a positive mindset.

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