HOW HARD TIMES MAKE YOU STRONGER

GEEC1052

HOW HARD
TIMES

MAKE US
STRONGER?

BY: MIZA DANIA HUSNA BINTI MAHAZIR
MADAM SARAH BINTI ABD WAHAB SHAHRANI

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I worked hard in this English for Effective
Communication course. However, it would not have
been possible without the generous support and
assistance of numerous individuals and
organisations for encouragement in assisting me in
completing this project.

I cannot express enough thanks to my lecturer
for her continued support and encouragement from
Madam Sarah Binti Abd Wahab Shahrani. I offer my
sincere appreciation for the learning opportunities
provided by my lecturer.

Next, I'd like to thank my parents for their kind
cooperation and appreciations go to my colleague
who assisted me in developing the coursework and
to those who have willingly assisted me with their
skills. My completion of this project could not have
been accomplished without the support of my
classmates from PPISMP1.01. Thank you for
allowing me time away from you to research and
write. Thanks to my parents as well.

BY: MIZA DANIA HUSNA BINTI MAHAZIR
MADAM SARAH BINTI ABD WAHAB SHAHRANI

Table Of Contents

BY: MIZA DANIA HUSNA BINTI MAHAZIR
MADAM SARAH BINTI ABD WAHAB SHAHRANI

What Is Hard
Times?

Hard times in life refers to a period of great difficulty.
If you have fallen on hard times, you are going through a
terrible time, especially financially. Henry Ford once said
"Failure is only the opportunity more intelligently to begin
again". This can be applied to when we are facing hard times
and experiences in life. As we know, the Covid-19 pandemic
impacted all countries in various ways, particularly in the
employment industry. Malaysia is no exception in this
regard.

According to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM),
the unemployment rate rose to 4.8 percent in June, following
four consecutive months of declines, with a total of 768,700
unemployed people in the country, based on its Labour Force
Survey. This is undoubtedly a difficult period for us to be in,
but we must believe that all of these difficulties are
opportunities for us to grow stronger.

1

Self-Efficacy
Improvement

So, the question is, how can hard times make us stronger? Can
we gain strength from it and make it better? Robert Schuller
(1954), an American author said, "Though times never last, but
tough people do." This proves that calamity and difficulty can
make you stronger, tougher and more successful. Hard times
teach us how to be a stronger person when we learn from the
past in improving our self-efficacy, develop empathy toward
others and most importantly being a positive people with a
mindset full with positivity when we go through tough times.

Difficult times in life make us stronger when we learn
how to build self-efficacy in ourselves. No matter whether
we are rich or poor, nice or unkind, good or cruel, and other
aspects. But we cannot deny that life is not meaningful.
Nobody becomes wealthy before becoming poor, they just
continue to learn and develop from their previous
experiences.

2

In addition, self-efficacy refers to a person's confidence
in his or her ability to handle out the actions required to
meet specific performance objectives (Albert Bandura, 1997).
The idea of self-efficacy emphasises the importance of social
experience and observational learning in the development of
personality. It can be said that our mastery experiences can
foster self-esteem and self-belief in ourselves, as well as self-
reliance. For example, when someone has to perform a
scripted performance in front of the audiences and he forget
the script and almost had a panic attack in the moment.
While it is a truly unpleasant experience, he survives and
that triggers his brain to think about other hard challenges
he could conquer. It simply demonstrates that when we
overcome adversity, we are able to acquire self-efficacy and
gain strength. On the whole, given that dealing with
adversity is the most effective approach to create self-
efficacy, this just shows how dealing with adversity may
make us stronger by making us more efficient, hence
enhancing self-efficacy growth.

3

Empathy?
What is it?

Other than that, we become stronger in facing hardship
when we acquire greater empathy for others. Empathy is a
highly regarded personality quality that is required for social
interactions. It is a necessary component in both professional
and personal life. Empathy cannot be taught, but it can be
caught, remarked Mary Gordon, an American author, in one
of her works. Empathy and compassion are critical
components of human well-being. In general, we love others
because we can relate with others (Szalavitz and Perry, 2010).
Empathy is described as the ability to put oneself in the shoes
of another. The concept of empathy relates to an individual's
cognitive and emotional responses to the perceived
experiences of another.

4

For instance, when we see a person struggling with their
exams, we can relate to him because we have been in that
situation before. That empathy in us come from our previous
experiences when we were struggling with our examinations.
It makes us want to help him more. So, when we endure
adversity, we learn how to be compassionate toward others
because we have experienced adversity ourselves. To
summarize, empathy, boosts one's chances of helping others
and expressing compassion. Tough events fortifies us by
teaching us empathy for others.

5

Finally we become stronger when we faced the hard times
positively. "Believe me, the reward is not so great without the
struggle" (Wilma Rudolph, 1956). From this statement, facing
the tough challenges make us believe that it is indeed fill
with positivity. Positive thinking simply means approaching
unpleasantness in a more positive and useful manner. We
expect the best, not the worst to happen. Self-talk is a
common starting point for positive thinking. Self-talk refers
to the never-ending stream of unsaid ideas that go through
our mind. For instance, when something awful happens to
someone, he tends to start thinking negatively and just sit
there holding the problem without thinking about the
solution, which almost can lead him to tension and
depression.

Based on a research done, depression affecting an estimated
3.8 percent of the population, including 5.0 percent of adults
and 5.7 percent of persons over the age of 60. Every year,
around 700,000 individuals commit suicide. (World Health
Organizations, 2021) Suicide is the fourth highest cause of
mortality among those aged 15 to 29. This facts are indeed
dangerous and harmful to our mental health.

6

But when we learn how to always stay positive in every
adversity from our past. To make it clear, when we conquer
adversity, we will discover that it all comes down to how you
think about things. Do you regard the glass as half full or half
empty? Optimists generally claim the glass is half-full,
whereas pessimists say it is half-empty. In a nutshell, we know
life is harsh, but we are tougher, going through adversity will
help us become stronger with this mindset. If things can't get
any worse, we'll have an optimistic attitude on life. “You've
reached the bottom. I'm sure I have. The only way to go is up!
”. Frankly, we need to believe that everything bad that has
happened to us happened for a good reason, and that we may
strengthen ourselves by being optimistic and thinking
positively through out difficult times. Be mindful, not
heedless.

7

LASTLY...

In conclusion, we have to believe in ourselves and cling on
to whatever is keeping us close. Strong people have a strong
sense of self-worth and self-awareness, they do not need the
approval of others. (Roy T. Bennett, 2017). Not everyone who
goes through adversity is broken, some are strengthened as a
result of it. The one who falls and gets up is stronger than the
one who never tried. We must not fear failure but rather fear
not trying. Said Roy T. Bennett, The Light in the Heart.
Hopefully, we are all capable of using problems as a
springboard to leap higher, to become greater and more
powerful humans than we have ever been. Keep the spirit in
your life and continue to love the good in your charitable
efforts.

8

REFERENCES

APPENDIX

ACCORDING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF STATISTICS
MALAYSIA (DOSM), THE UNEMPLOYMENT RATE ROSE TO
4.8 PERCENT IN JUNE, FOLLOWING FOUR CONSECUTIVE
MONTHS OF DECLINES, WITH A TOTAL OF 768,700
UNEMPLOYED PEOPLE IN THE COUNTRY, BASED ON ITS
LABOUR FORCE SURVEY.

DEPRESSION AFFECTING AN ESTIMATED 3.8
PERCENT OF THE POPULATION, INCLUDING 5.0 PERCENT
OF ADULTS AND 5.7 PERCENT OF PERSONS OVER THE
AGE OF 60. EVERY YEAR, AROUND 700,000 INDIVIDUALS
COMMIT SUICIDE. SUICIDE IS THE FOURTH HIGHEST
CAUSE OF MORTALITY AMONG THOSE AGED 15 TO 29.

THANK YOU FOR

READING

BY MIZA DANIA
IPG KAMPUS PENDIDIKAN ISLAM

INSTITUT PENDIDIKAN GURU KAMPUS PENDIDIKAN ISLAM

COURSE WORK 100

ENGLISH FOR EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION

GEEC1052

Name : MIZA DANIA HUSNA BINTI MAHAZIR

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Name of Course’s Lecturer : PN. SARAH BINTI ABD WAHAB SHAHRANI

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I worked hard in this English for Effective Communication course. However, it would not have been
possible without the generous support and assistance of numerous individuals and organisations for
encouragement in assisting me in completing this project.

I cannot express enough thanks to my lecturer for her continued support and encouragement from
Madam Sarah Binti Abd Wahab Shahrani. I offer my sincere appreciation for the learning opportunities
provided by my lecturer.

Next, I'd like to thank my parents for their kind cooperation and appreciations go to my colleague who
assisted me in developing the coursework and to those who have willingly assisted me with their skills.
My completion of this project could not have been accomplished without the support of my classmates
from PPISMP1.01. Thank you for allowing me time away from you to research and write. Thanks to my
parents as well.

How Hard Times Make Us Stronger?

Hard times in life refers to a period of great difficulty. If you have fallen on
hard times, you are going through a terrible time, especially financially. Henry Ford
once said, "Failure is only the opportunity more intelligently to begin again". This
can be applied to when we are facing hard times and bitter things in life. As we
know, the Covid-19 pandemic impacted all countries in various ways, particularly
in the employment industry. Malaysia is no exception in this regard. According to
the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM), the unemployment rate rose to 4.8
percent in June, following four consecutive months of declines, with a total of
768,700 unemployed people in the country, based on its Labour Force Survey.
This is undoubtedly a difficult period for us to be in, but we must believe that all of
these difficulties are opportunities for us to grow stronger. So, the question is, how
can hard times make us stronger? Can we gain strength from it and make it
better? Robert Schuller (1954), an American author said, "Though times never
last, but tough people do." This proves that calamity and difficulty can make you
stronger, tougher and more successful. Hard times teach us how to be a stronger
person when we learn from the event to build our self-efficacy, develop empathy
toward others and most importantly being a positive person with a mindset full with
positivity when we go through tough times.

Difficult times in life make us stronger when we learn how to build self-
efficacy in ourselves. No matter whether we are rich or poor, nice or unkind, good
or cruel, and other aspects. But we cannot deny that life is not meaningful. Nobody
becomes wealthy before becoming poor, they just continue to learn and develop
from their previous experiences. In addition, self-efficacy refers to a person's
confidence in his or her ability to handle out the actions required to meet specific
performance objectives (Albert Bandura, 1997). The idea of self-efficacy
emphasises the importance of social experience and observational learning in the
development of personality. It can be said that our mastery experiences can foster
self-esteem and self-belief in ourselves, as well as self-reliance. For example,
when someone has to perform a scripted performance in front of the audiences
and he forget the script and almost had a panic attack in the moment. While it is a
truly unpleasant experience, he survives and that triggers his brain to think about
other hard challenges he could conquer. It simply demonstrates that when we

overcome adversity, we are able to acquire self-efficacy and gain strength. On the
whole, given that dealing with adversity is the most effective approach to create
self-efficacy, this just shows how dealing with adversity may make us stronger by
making us more efficient, hence enhancing self-efficacy growth.

Other than that, we become stronger in facing hardship when we acquire
greater empathy for others. Empathy is a highly regarded personality quality that is
required for social interactions. It is a necessary component in both professional
and personal life. Empathy cannot be taught, but it can be caught, remarked Mary
Gordon (1949), an American author, in one of her works. Empathy and
compassion are critical components of human well-being. In general, we love
others because we can relate with others (Szalavitz and Perry, 2010). Empathy is
described as the ability to put oneself in the shoes of another. The concept of
empathy relates to an individual's cognitive and emotional responses to the
perceived experiences of another. For instance, when we see a person struggling
with their exams, we can relate to him because we have been in that situation
before. That empathy in us come from our previous experiences when we were
struggling with our examinations. It makes us want to help him more. So, when we
endure adversity, we learn how to be compassionate toward others because we
have experienced adversity ourselves. To summarize, empathy, boosts one's
chances of helping others and expressing compassion. Tough events fortifies us
by teaching us empathy for others.

Finally, we become stronger when we faced the hard times positively. "Believe me, the reward is
not so great without the struggle" (Wilma Rudolph, 1956). From this statement, facing tough challenges
make us believe that it is indeed fill with positivity. Positive thinking simply means approaching
unpleasantness in a more positive and useful manner. We expect the best, not the worst to happen. Self-
talk is a common starting point for positive thinking. Self-talk refers to the never-ending stream of unsaid
ideas that go through our mind. For instance, when something awful happens to someone, he tends to
start thinking negatively and just sit there holding the problem without thinking about the solution, which
almost can lead him to tension and depression. Based on a research done, depression affecting an
estimated 3.8 percent of the population, including 5.0 percent of adults and 5.7 percent of persons over
the age of 60. Every year, around 700,000 individuals commit suicide. Suicide is the fourth highest cause
of mortality among those aged 15 to 29. (World Health Organizations, 2021) This facts are indeed
dangerous and harmful to our mental health. But when we learn how to always stay positive in every
adversity from our past. To make it clear, when we conquer adversity, we will discover that it all comes
down to how you think about things. Do you regard the glass as half full or half empty? Optimists generally
claim the glass is half-full, whereas pessimists say it is half-empty. In a nutshell, we know life is harsh,

but we are tougher, going through adversity will help us become stronger with this mindset. If things
cannot get any worse, we will have an optimistic attitude on life. “You have reached the bottom. I am m
sure I have. The only way to go is up! ”. Frankly, we need to believe that everything bad that has
happened to us happened for a good reason, and that we may strengthen ourselves by being optimistic
and thinking positively through out difficult times. Be mindful, not heedless.

In conclusion, we have to believe in ourselves and cling on to whatever is keeping us close.
Strong people have a strong sense of self-worth and self-awareness, they do not need the approval of
others. (Roy T. Bennett, 2017). Not everyone who goes through adversity is broken, some are
strengthened as a result of it. The one who falls and gets up is stronger than the one who never tried.
We must not fear failure but rather fear not trying. Said Roy T. Bennett, The Light in the Heart.
Hopefully, we are all capable of using problems as a springboard to leap higher, to become greater and
more powerful humans than we have ever been. Keep the spirit in your life and continue to love the
good in your charitable efforts.

REFERENCES

Ackerman. c. (2018). Self-efficacy. Retrieved on December 6, 2021 from
https://positivepsychology.com/self-efficacy/

Ahmad Naqib Idris. (August, 2021). Malaysia’s jobless rate rises for first time in four months to 4.8% in
June | The Edge Markets. Retrieved on December 8, 2021 from
https://www.theedgemarkets.com/article/malaysias-jobless-rate-rises-first-time-four-months-48-
june

Angeline V. (2021). The development of empathy. Retrieved on December 6, 2021 from
https://www.bartleby.com/essay/The-Development-of-Empathy-PKMBNYEK6YZS

Mayo Clinic Staff. (2021). Positive Thinking. Retrieved on December 6, 2021 from
https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/positive-thinking/art-
20043950

Royse M. (August 2020). Hard times can make you stronger. Retrieved on December 6, 2021 from
https://medium.com/5-minute-sweet-spot/hard-times-can-make-you-stronger-and-more-
successful-f1fcd90b7af

World Health Organization. (September 2021). Depression. Retrieved on December 8, 2021 from
https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/details/depression

Appendix

According to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM), the unemployment rate rose to 4.8 percent
in June, following four consecutive months of declines, with a total of 768,700 unemployed people in
the country, based on its Labour Force Survey.

Depression affecting an estimated 3.8 percent of the population, including 5.0 percent of adults and 5.7
percent of persons over the age of 60. Every year, around 700,000 individuals commit suicide. Suicide
is the fourth highest cause of mortality among those aged 15 to 29.



DRAFT 1

Hard Times Make Us Stronger

Hard time refers to a lengthy prison term or scolding someone. If you've fallen on hard times,
you're going through a terrible time, especially financially. Henry Ford once said "Failure is only the
opportunity more intelligently to begin again". This can be applied to when we are facing the hard
times and experiences. How can hard time make us stronger? Can we gain strength from it and
make it better? Robert Schuller, an American author said, "Though times never last, but tough
people do." This just prove that calamity and difficulty can make you stronger, tougher and more
successful. Hard times teach us how to be strong person when we learn from the past in improving
our self-efficacy, by developing empathy toward others and most importantly being a positive
people with a mindset full with positivity when we go through tough times.

To begin with, difficult times in life make us stronger when we learn how to build self-efficacy
in ourselves. No matter whether we are rich or poor, nice or unkind, good or cruel, and other
aspects. But we can't deny that life isn't without hardships. Nobody becomes wealthy before
becoming poor, they just continue to learn and develop from their previous experiences. In
addition, self-efficacy refers to a person's confidence in his or her ability to handle out the actions
required to meet specific performance objectives (Albert Bandura, 1997). The idea of self-efficacy
emphasizes the importance of social experience and observational learning in the development of
personality. It can be said that our mastery experiences can foster self-esteem and self-belief in
ourselves, as well as self-reliance. As example, when someone had to perform a scripted
performance in front of the audiences and he stupidly forgot the script and almost had a panic
attack in the moment. While it was a truly unpleasant experience, he survived and that triggered
his brain to think about other hard challenges he could conquer. It simply demonstrates that when
we overcome adversity, we are able to acquire self-efficacy and gain strength. On the whole, given
that dealing with adversity is the most effective approach to create self-efficacy, this just shows
how dealing with adversity may make us stronger by making us more efficient, hence enhancing
self-efficacy growth.

Other than that, we become stronger in the face of hardship when we acquire greater
empathy for others. Empathy is a highly regarded personality quality that is required for social
interactions. It is a necessary component in both professional and personal life. "Empathy cannot
be taught, but it can be caught." remarked Mary Gordon, an American author, in one of her works.
Empathy and compassion are critical components of human well-being. In general, we love
because we can relate with others (Szalavitz and Perry, 2010). Empathy is described as the ability
to put oneself in the shoes of another. The concept of empathy relates to an individual's cognitive
and emotional responses to the perceived experiences of another. For instance, when we see a

person struggling with their exam, we can relate to them because we have been in that situation
before. That empathy in us came from our previous experiences when we was struggling with our
examination. It make us want to help them more. So, when we endure adversity, we learn how to
be compassionate toward others because we have experienced adversity ourselves. To
summarize, empathy, in my opinion, boosts one's chances of helping others and expressing
compassion. Tough events fortify us by teaching us empathy for others.

Finally, we become stronger when we faced the hard times with positivity. "Believe me, the
reward is not so great without the struggle" (Wilma Rudolph, 1956). From this statement, facing the
tough challenges make me believe that it is indeed fill with positivity. Positive thinking simply
means approaching unpleasantness in a more positive and useful manner. We expect the best,
not the worst to happen. Self-talk is a common starting point for positive thinking. Self-talk refers to
the never-ending stream of unsaid ideas that go through our mind. As example, when something
awful happens to someone, he tend to start thinking negatively and just sit there holding the
problem without thinking about the solution, which almost can lead him to tension and depression.
But it indeed a different cases after we learned how to always stay positive in every adversity from
our past. To make it clear, when we conquer adversity, we will discover that it all comes down to
how you think about things. Do you regard the glass as half full or half empty? Optimists generally
claim the glass is half-full, whereas pessimists say it's half-empty. In a nutshell, we know life is
harsh, but we are tougher, going through adversity will help us become stronger with this mindset.
If things can't get any worse, we'll have an optimistic attitude on life. “You've reached the bottom.
I'm sure I have. The only way to go is up! ”. Frankly, this is believed that everything bad that has
happened to us has happened for a good reason, and that we may strengthen ourselves by being
optimistic and thinking positiely things through out difficult times. Be mindful, not heedless.

In the end, we can say that you will face adversity in life. Things will happen that are beyond
your control, things that most people will find difficult to comprehend. So, when you're being
pushed to your breaking point, remember this, with every adversity comes strength. All you have to
do is believe in yourself and cling on to whatever is keeping you close. Strong people have a
strong sense of self-worth and self-awareness; they don’t need the approval of others. (Roy T.
Bennett, 2017) Because not everyone who goes through adversity is broken, some are
strengthened as a result of it. The one who falls and gets up is stronger than the one who never
tried. Do not fear failure but rather fear not trying. Said Roy T. Bennett, The Light in the Heart.
Hopefully, we are all capable of using problems as a springboard to leap higher, to become greater
and more powerful humans than we have ever been. Keep the Spirit in your life and continue to
love the good in your charitable efforts.

REFERENCES

Ackerman. c. (2018). Self-efficacy. Retrieved on December 6, 2021
fromhttps://positivepsychology.com/self-efficacy/

Angeline V. (2021). The development of empathy. Retrieved on December 6, 2021

fromhttps://www.bartleby.com/essay/The-Development-of-Empathy-
PKMBNYEK6YZS

Mayo Clinic Staff. (2021). Positive Thinking. Retrieved on December 6, 2021 from
https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-
depth/positive-thinking/art-20043950

Royse M. (August 2020). Hard times can make you stronger. Retrieved on December 6, 2021 from
https://medium.com/5-minute-sweet-spot/hard-times-can-make-you-stronger-and-more-
successful-f1fcd90b7af

DRAFT 2





BRAINSTORMING

OUTLINE ESSAY
INTRODUCTION

Hard time refers toa lengthy prison term or scolding someone. If you've fallen on hard times, you're
going through a terrible time, especially financially. Henry Ford once said "Failure is only the
opportunity more intelligently to begin again". This can be applied to when we are facing the hard
times and experiences.
THESIS STATEMENTS
Hard times teach us how to be strong person when we learn from the past in improving our self-
efficacy, by developing empathy toward others and most importantly being a positive people with
amindset full with positivity when we go through tough times.
Topic Sentences 1

Difficult times make us stronger when we learn how to build self-efficacy in
ourselves.

To begin with, difficult times in life make us stronger when we learn how to build self-efficacy
inourselves. No matter whether we are Rich or poor, nice or unkind, good or cruel, and other
aspects. But we can't deny that life isn't without hardships. Nobody becomes wealthy before
becoming poor, they just continue to learn and develop from their previous experiences.

Details 1

In addition, self-efficacy refers to a person's confidence in his or her ability to handle out the actions
required to meet specific performance objectives (Albert Bandura, 1997). The idea of self-efficacy
emphasizes the importance of social experience and observational learning in the development of
personality. It can be said that our mastery experiences can foster self-esteem and self-belief in
ourselves, as well as self-reliance.

Details 2

As example, when someone had to perform a scripted performance in front of the audiences and he
stupidly forgot the script, and then he had a panic attack in the moment. While it was a truly
unpleasant experience, he survived and that triggered his brain to think about other hard challenges
we could conquer. It simply demonstrates that when we overcome adversity, we are able to acquire
self-efficacy and gain strength. On the whole, given that dealing with adversity is the most effective
approach to create self-efficacy, this just shows how dealing with adversity may make us stronger by
making us more efficient, hence enhancing self-efficacy growth.

Topic Sentences 2

Hard times make us become stronger when we learn how to be empathy toward other.

Other than that, when we acquire greater empathy for others, we become stronger in the face of
hardship. Empathy is a highly regarded personality quality that is required for social interactions. It is
a necessary component in both professional and personal life.

Details 1

"Empathy cannot be taught, but it can be caught." remarked Mary Gordon, an American author, in
one of her works. Empathy and compassion are critical components of human well-being. In general,
we love because we can relate with others (Szalavitz and Perry, 2010). Empathy is described as the
ability to put oneself in the shoes of another.

Details 2

The concept of empathy relates to an individual's cognitive and emotional responses to the perceived
experiences of another. For instance, when someone see a person struggling with their exam, he can
relate himself in their situations because he have been in that situation before. The empathy in him
logically come from his previous experiences when he was struggling with exam. It make he want to
help them more. So, when we endure adversity, we learn how to be compassionate toward others
because we have experienced adversity ourselves. To summarize, empathy, in my opinion, boosts

one's chances of helping others and expressing compassion. Tough events fortify us by teaching us
empathy for others.

Topic Sentences 3

Tough times make us stronger when we learn how to be positive.

"Believe me, the reward is not so great without the struggle" (Wilma Rudolph, 1956). From this
statement, facing the tough challenges make me believe that it is indeed filled with positivity.

Details 1

Positive thinking simply means approaching unpleasantness in a more positive and useful manner.
We expect the best, not the worst to happen. Self-talk is a common starting point for positive thinking.
Self-talk refers to the never-ending stream of unsaid ideas that go through your mind. As example,
when something awful happens to someone, he tend to start thinking negatively and just sit there
holding his problem without thinking about the solution, which almost can lead him to tension and
depression. But it indeed a different cases after we learned how to always stay positive in every
adversity from our past.

Details 2

As example, when we conquer adversity, we will discover that it all comes down to how we think
about things. Do you regard the glass as half full or half empty? Optimists generally claim the glass is
half-full, whereas pessimists say it's half-empty. In a nutshell, we know life is harsh, but we are
tougher, going through adversity will help us become stronger with this mindset. If things can't get any
worse, we'll have an optimistic attitude on life. “You've reached the bottom. I'm sure I have. The only
way to go is up! ”. Frankly, this is believed that everything bad that has happened to us has happened
for a good reason, and that we may strengthen ourselves by being optimistic and thinking positiely
things through out difficult times. Be mindful, not heedless.

CONCLUSION

In the end, we can say that someone will face adversity in life. Things will happen that are
beyond our control, things that most people will find difficult to comprehend. So, when we are being
pushed to our breaking point, remember this, with every adversity comes strength. All we have to do
is believe in ourselves and cling on to whatever is keeping we close. Because not everyone who goes
through adversity is broken, some are strengthened as a result of it. Hopefully, we are all capable of
using problems as a springboard to leap higher, to become greater and more powerful humans than
we have ever been. Keep the Spirit in our life and continue to love the good in our charitable efforts.

OUTLINE ESSAY 1

INTRODUCTION

We all got through difficult times in our life. Nobody want it neither expect it to be
happened but we have no other ways to avoid it. What does "hard times" imply? If you've
fallen on hard times, you're going through a terrible time, especially . It can also allude to
difficult conditions in general, such as personal or health issues. In the singular, hard time
refers to a lengthy prison term or scolding someone.

THESIS STATEMENT

A wise man, Henry Ford once said “Failure is only the opportunity more to begin again.”
In other words, although the disappointment is tough to deal in the moment, failure can
ultimately lead to success because we learn and grow from the past. This can be applied to
when we are facing the hard times and experiences. Everything that happened have their
own reasons and benefits, and trust me that things do get better. This show that calamity
and difficulty can make us stronger, tougher and more successful. As Robert Schuller, an
American author said, “Though times never last, but tough people do.” But, how can hard
time make us stronger? Can we gain strength from it and make it better? This will be
discussed in this article.

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Aside from that, these difficult situations teach us how to be empathic. Empathy is a
highly regarded personality quality that is required for social interactions. It is a necessary
component in both professional and personal life. It is the skill or attribute to comprehend the
values, beliefs, and cultures of another. But how can hard times lead us to develop more
empathy in ourselves? "Empathy cannot be taught, but it can be caught." remarked Mary
Gordon, an American author, in one of her works. Empathy and compassion are critical
components of human well-being. We love because we can relate with others (Szalavitz and
Perry, 2010). Empathy is described as the ability to put oneself in the shoes of another.
When you see other people going through difficult times, you are aware of their sentiments
and needs since you have also been through their difficulties and tribulations, even though
they are strangers. The value of empathy is a fundamental idea that refers to an individual's
cognitive and emotional reactions to the observed experiences of another. Empathy
enhances the likelihood of assisting others and displaying compassion. In general, that just
reinforces the fact that struggle aids in the development of empathy for others. Tough times
not only make us stronger, but they also influence us into better people who learn from their
mistakes.

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Every one of us spends our lives in a different way. Rich or poor, nice or unkind, good or
cruel, and other aspects. But we can't deny that life isn't without hardships. Nobody becomes
wealthy before becoming poor, they just continue to learn and develop from their previous
experiences, which shape who they are now. That is why adversity fosters self-efficacy. Self-
efficacy refers to a person's confidence in his or her ability to handle out the actions required
to meet specific performance objectives (Albert Bandura, 1997). The idea of self-efficacy
emphasizes the importance of social experience and observational learning in the
development of personality. We begin to develop our senses through interacting with a wide
range of experiences, tasks, and circumstances. It continues to develop and learn new
abilities, experiences, and knowledge. Mastery experiences can foster self-efficacy. Failure
jeopardizes it, especially if it occurs before a strong sense of efficacy has been formed. In
short, considering that dealing with adversity is the most effective approach to improve self-
efficacy, this merely goes to illustrate how dealing with adversity may make us stronger and
more efficient.

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“Believe me, the reward is not so great without the struggle” (Wilma Rudolph, 1956).
From the sentences above, can't you deduce this woman's mindset from the phrases
above? Yes, you are correct. The remarks above just demonstrate how optimistic she is by
claiming that not all difficulties result in a poor outcome. Meanwhile, negative thinking might
make unpleasant situations appear inescapable and lead to anxiousness. As example, when
something awful happens to you, you tend to start thinking negatively and just sit there
holding your problem without thinking about the solution, which can lead to tension and
depression. But it will be different for those that always stay positive in every adversity.
Positive thinking does not imply burying your head in the sand and ignoring life's less
pleasant circumstances. Positive thinking simply means approaching unpleasantness in a
more positive and useful manner. You expect the best, not the worst to happen. When you
conquer adversity, you will discover that it all comes down to how you think about things. Do
you regard the glass as half full or half empty? Optimists generally claim the glass is half-full,
whereas pessimists usually say it's half-empty. Optimists tend to focus on the positive: there
is still water to drink. Pessimists, on the other hand, perceive only the negative, there is no
water in what could otherwise be a full glass. Because you know life is harsh, but you are
tougher, going through adversity will help you become stronger.If things can't get any worse,
you'll have an optimistic attitude on life. “You've reached the bottom. I'm sure I have. The

only way to go is up! ” As a result, I think that all negative things happen for a good cause,
which may strengthen us and keep us positive during difficult times.

CONCLUSION

In conclusion, we can say that you will face adversity in life. Things will happen that are
beyond your control, things that most people will find difficult to comprehend. So, when
you're being pushed to your breaking point, remember this: with every adversity comes
strength. All you have to do is believe in yourself and cling on to whatever is keeping you
close. Because not everyone who goes through adversity is broken; some are strengthened
as a result of it. Hopefully, we are all capable of using problems as a springboard to leap
higher, to become greater and more powerful humans than we have ever been. Keep the
Spirit in your life and continue to love the good in your charitable efforts.

Outline Essay (2) For Topic III
Introduction

Hard time refers to a lengthy prison term or scolding someone. If you've fallen on hard times,
you're going through a terrible time, especially financially. Henry Ford once said "Failure is
only the opportunity more intelligently to begin again". This can be applied to when we are
facing the hard times and experiences.

Thesis Statement

How can hard time make us stronger? Can we gain strength from it and make it better?
Robert Schuller, an American author said, "Though times never last, but tough people do."
This just show that calamity and difficulty can make you stronger, tougher and more
successful. Hard times teach us how to improve our self-efficacy, help us in develop
empathy toward others and most importantly make us become a positive people with a
mindset full with positivity.

Body paragraph

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Topic sentences 1

Difficult times make us build self-efficacy in ourselves. Rich or poor, nice or unkind, good or
cruel, and other aspects. But we can't deny that life isn't without hardships. Nobody becomes
wealthy before becoming poor, they just continue to learn and develop from their previous
experiences. Self-efficacy refers to a person's confidence in his or her ability to handle out
the actions required to meet specific performance objectives (Albert Bandura, 1997).

Details 1

The idea of self-efficacy emphasizes the importance of social experience and observational
learning in the development of personality. It can be said that my mastery experiences can
foster self-esteem and self-belief in myself, as well as self-reliance.

Details 2

As example, I had to perform a scripted performance in front of the audiences and I stupidly
forgot the script. Because of that, I had a panic attack in the moment. While it was a truly
unpleasant experience, I survived and that triggered my brain to think about other hard
challenges I could conquer. In short, considering that dealing with adversity is the most
effective approach to improve self-efficacy, this merely goes to illustrate how dealing with
adversity may make us stronger and more efficient.

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Topic sentences 2

Hard times make us develop more empathy towards others. Empathy is a highly regarded
personality quality that is required for social interactions. It is a necessary component in both
professional and personal life.

Details 1

"Empathy cannot be taught, but it can be caught." remarked Mary Gordon, an American
author, in one of her works. Empathy and compassion are critical components of human
well-being. We love because we can relate with others (Szalavitz and Perry, 2010). Empathy
is described as the ability to put oneself in the shoes of another. The concept of empathy
relates to an individual's cognitive and emotional responses to the perceived experiences of
another.

Details 2

For instance, when I see a person struggling with their exam, I can relate myself in their
situations because I have been in that situation before. The empathy in me came from my
previous experiences when I was struggling with my SPM exam. It make me want to help
them more. To sum it up, I believe that empathy increases one's chances of supporting
others and expressing compassion. Tough experiences not only strengthen us, but they also
shape us into better individuals.

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Topic sentences 3

"Believe me, the reward is not so great without the struggle" (Wilma Rudolph, 1956). From
thi statement, facing the tough challenges make me believe that it is indeed fill with positivity.
Positive thinking simply means approaching unpleasantness in a more positive and useful
manner.

Details 1

You expect the best, not the worst to happen. Self-talk is a common starting point for
positive thinking. Self-talk refers to the never-ending stream of unsaid ideas that go through
your mind. As example, when something awful happens to me, I tend to start thinking
negatively and just sit there holding my problem without thinking about the solution, which
almost lead me to tension and depression. But it indeed a different cases after I learned how
to always stay positive in every adversity from my past.

Details 2

To show you what I mean, when we conquer adversity, we will discover that it all comes
down to how you think about things. Do you regard the glass as half full or half empty?
Optimists generally claim the glass is half-full, whereas pessimists say it's half-empty. In a
nutshell, you know life is harsh, but you are tougher, going through adversity will help you
become stronger.If things can't get any worse, you'll have an optimistic attitude on life.
“You've reached the bottom. I'm sure I have. The only way to go is up! ” As a result, I
personally believe that all negative things that we faced for a good cause, which may
strengthen us and keep us positive during difficult times.

Conclusion

In conclusion, we can say that you will face adversity in life. Things will happen
that are beyond your control, things that most people will find difficult to comprehend.
So, when you're being pushed to your breaking point, remember this, with every
adversity comes strength. All you have to do is believe in yourself and cling on to
whatever is keeping you close. Because not everyone who goes through adversity is
broken, some are strengthened as a result of it. Hopefully, we are all capable of
using problems as a springboard to leap higher, to become greater and more
powerful humans than we have ever been. Keep the Spirit in your life and continue
to love the good in your charitable efforts.