Tips on how to deal with defeat

> Don’t make excuses and blame others for their shortcomings.

> Don’t sulk but stand up tall and make a vow to yourself that you’ll be better next time.

> Try to see humour in defeated situations as there is always something to laugh at, instead of crying.

> View the terrible situation positively and recognise that you are being taught a lesson.

> If you are feeling down, try to think of all the good times in your life.

> Keep your cool in a defeated situation as they are challenges thrown in your path by fate in order to test you.

> Know your strength as there is nothing lost by discarding your faults.

> Keep your expectations low but your responsibilities high.

> Know your capabilities and feel confident about them.

> Don’t allow past memories to chain you down and slow your movements towards a bright future.

> When the going gets tough, the tough gets going.

> Use criticism to improve and grow.

> Heed your heart and it will pinpoint right from wrong.

> Remember no one can change the inevitable. Accepting this prevents undue frustration and misery.

> In taking revenge a man is but equal to his enemy but in passing it over he is his superior.