Bad things can happen to good people when people misuse their agency. Those who make poor choices hurt themselves and sometimes other people, even good people. Crime and divorce, for instance, are often the result of poor choices.

Here are 10 ways to live above the most unfortunate circumstances:

  1. Trust. Trust things are going to work out. …
  2. Change your plans. …
  3. Meditate. …
  4. Be patient. …
  5. Be positive, even when you’re not positive. …
  6. Stop focusing on your stressors instead of your blessings. …
  7. Live in the now. …
  8. Just go with it.