Will Things Ever Get Better? The Truth No One Talks About

If you’ve been wondering “Will things ever get better?” you’re not alone.

I hear it everywhere—people asking “Is this the new normal?” or “Will life ever feel good again?” Maybe you’ve asked it yourself, scrolling through headlines that seem to confirm your worst fears. Or maybe you’ve just felt it, that uneasy weight pressing down on you, making you question if change is even possible.

Here’s the truth no one talks about: Things don’t just get better. They change. And whether that change feels better or worse is entirely up to you.

Sounds too simple, right? But that’s exactly the point.

Let’s talk about why.

The Illusion of “Better”

What does better even mean? For most people, it means feeling safe, stable, and secure. It means waking up without anxiety gnawing at your chest or that sinking feeling of uncertainty.

But here’s the thing—better isn’t a universal finish line. It’s not something you arrive at, check off a list, and then live happily ever after. Better is a moving target, constantly shifting based on your mindset, expectations, and perspective.

Think about it.

If “better” meant security, wouldn’t people with money and status feel completely at peace? If better meant certainty, wouldn’t those who planned every detail of their lives feel unstoppable? But we all know that’s not how it works.

The problem isn’t whether things will improve—it’s whether you’ll recognize when they do.
Which brings me to the next point.

Why Most People Don’t Feel Like Things Will Get Better

Ever heard of VUCA? It’s a term that stands for Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity—basically, the world we live in every single day.

But there’s another meaning for VUCA: Vision, Understanding, Clarity, and Agility.

Same letters. Different perspective.

What if, instead of fearing volatility, you saw it as a space for vision?
What if uncertainty became an opportunity for understanding?
What if complexity led you toward clarity?
What if ambiguity made you more agile, more adaptable?

The truth is, things aren’t necessarily getting worse—they’re just changing faster than most people are comfortable with.

And discomfort? That’s what makes people believe the world is falling apart.

But discomfort is also what leads to growth. Which means if you want things to feel better, you have to be willing to shift how you see discomfort.

It’s not an obstacle. It’s a signpost.

The Secret No One Tells You About Hard Times

Here’s something most people don’t want to admit:

Hard times don’t last—but how you handle them determines how long they feel.

Think back to a difficult moment in your life. Something that felt unbearable at the time. Maybe it was a breakup, losing a job, or a period of deep uncertainty. At the time, it probably felt endless. But now?

You’re here. Reading this. On the other side of it.

Did it disappear overnight? No. But did you eventually move through it? Yes.

And whether you realize it or not, you adapted.

This is why I don’t dwell on the news. Not because I don’t care, but because I refuse to let outside narratives dictate how I feel about my own reality.

Instead, I focus on the part I can control: my mindset.

That doesn’t mean ignoring problems. It means acknowledging them without letting them consume me. It means understanding that stress, fear, and uncertainty are all part of life—but they don’t have to define it.

This shift alone can change everything.

How to Make Things Feel Better (Even When Nothing Changes)

If you’ve been waiting for things to get better, I have a challenge for you:

What if they already are?

What if, right now, there’s an opportunity in your life that you’re not seeing because you’re too focused on what’s wrong?

Try this:

✅ Change “What if things don’t get better?” to “What if they do?”
Sounds simple, but your brain listens to the questions you ask. Change the question, change the answer.
✅ Ask yourself, “What is within my control right now?”
It doesn’t have to be a big thing. Maybe it’s how you start your morning. Maybe it’s deciding to take a deep breath before reacting to something stressful. Small choices add up.
✅ Pay attention to the small wins.
The mind is wired to notice problems, but that doesn’t mean they’re the only thing happening. What has improved for you in the past six months?
✅ Let go of “normal.”
“Normal” is just a word we use when we want to feel safe. But change is the only real constant. Instead of chasing normal, focus on learning how to thrive in uncertainty.
Because here’s the ultimate truth:

Things Get Better When You Do

The world will keep changing. Challenges will come. Uncertainty will exist. That’s life.

But you?

You have the ability to shift your mindset. To reframe the way you see discomfort. To recognize opportunities where others see chaos.

Will things ever get better?
Yes. If you decide they will.
Yes. If you stop waiting for circumstances to change and start changing the way you approach them.
Yes. If you stop believing that “better” is something that happens to you and realize it’s something you create.

If this resonated with you and you want to learn how to shift your perspective in real time, I can help.

Book a chat with me—because better starts with you.

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