Unfortunately, life is like that: no matter how well prepared you are at work or how comfortable you feel in your relationship with your partner, there are phases when everything seems to fall apart. Fate seems to have conspired against you. It's often hard not to just throw everything in and give up. 

What's the best way to deal with bad luck and negative periods in life?

It's easy to fall into a depressive "what if" mindset during negative periods in life, sinking even deeper into self-pity and depression. This attitude is understandable and common, but it doesn't solve the problems and it doesn't help you to come to terms with your misfortune.

A brief phase of self-pity is allowed, but then you should try to accept what has happened, because unfortunately you can't change it. Learn from the negative and use it to find a way forward. The longer you let your negative thoughts drag you down, the more you will suffer from them.

A first step towards the future and positivism is to relieve your body and mind of tension. If you realise that stress is getting to you, withdraw for a few minutes, close your eyes and try to consciously and completely relax. Think of something beautiful.

Look at your situation as an opportunity to rise above things and grow spiritually. If you firmly believe in a more positive future, you will feel better inside and therefore be able to discover positive things.

There are countless examples of people who have worked their way back up from far worse situations. Draw strength from this and always look for the silver lining. Remember: failure and disappointment are only one way of looking at things. You can see every situation in a different light if you are prepared to do so.