When things get tough just remember : 

1 This life is a test and Allah is testing us.

2 This world is very short and then comes the Day of Judgement .

3 Remember the trials of the Prophets pbu them, Sahabas, Scholars and have patience.

4 With patience comes immense reward .

5 Death is at our doorstep and what really matters is if you obeyed Allah commands or not.

6 Always speak truth without thinking about the consequence of that.

"If anyone continually asks pardon, Allah will appoint for him a way out of every distress, and

a relief from every anxiety, and will provide for him from where he did not reckon.

(abu dawood)"

Best dua's to ask Pardon :

" لاإله إلا أنت ، سبحانك إني كنت من الظالمين"

La ila ha illa anta subhanaka inni kuntu minazzalimeen

 There is no God but You, Glory to You ; I was indeed amongst d wrong doers...!!