Have you ever thought about any benefits from being sick—I mean really bad sick, like suffering a heart attack or breast cancer? How on earth can anyone find something good coming out of such a bad circumstance?

    Yet research found that of a number of people who had these serious illnesses, 51 percent reported healthy lifestyle changes. 58 percent said they had a greater appreciation of life and health. And 24 percent reported improved close relationships. Dealing with heavy problems brought about good reevaluation and positive change.

    Answer this question: if you found out today that you only had three months to live, what would be the most important thing to you? What would cease to be important? Don’t wait for a crisis to look at your problems.