Five things to remember in tough times

Always share your problems with your close family and friends

Never face a challenging situation alone. Our family and true friends never judge us, they give you the best advice and wish to see us in a happy place.

Never resort to substance abuse to come out of trouble. Taking refuge of them can only put one into further trouble.

Believing and praying can help overcome challenging times. Every day when you wake up believe that today will be much better than yesterday, make strategies, work on things that you are having trouble with. Write down what you want to achieve on a diary and time yourself.

- The reader is a freelance writer based in Dubai