Breathe. Believe. Battle.

Hi,

The likelihood of me having any type of scheduled postings for the next few months is slim to none. I apologize in advance, so I will try to make the few that I get in worth the read!

More and more, I find many of the people that I know (including myself) struggling to stay afloat with all of life's obligations/difficulties. The mounds of work that needs to get done daily or just unforeseen troubles leaves behind it a blanket of stress and exhaustion that often feels overwhelming. If it isn't something at work, it is something at home or something with a group you may be involved in. No matter what, you're being pulled in 10 different directions and are unable to get your head on straight.

I have some advice for everyone that I am trying to always keep in mind. Breathe. Believe. Battle.

In those moments where you may feel like giving up or that you just can't deal with much more, it is crucial to stop and calm down. We are never given more than we can handle, even though it seems as though we are pushed to our limit many times. In these instances, take my advice. Breathe. Stop and take a deep breath. Try and calm yourself if even just a bit. Forget past mistakes and clear your mind. Believe. Believe that you can do anything that is needed of you. I've always been told, "It always gets done." It is true. Somehow we always get finished what needs to be finished or overcome any calamity thrown at us, so we have to always make sure that we keep that in mind. Believe that you can do anything. Lastly, Battle. Dig in and chip away at the mound of tasks that lies ahead or battle the pain that lies before you. Don't fall apart because the task looks daunting. A true test of character finds itself in moments of overwhelming adversity. Are you going to fold and throw in the towel? Or are you going to battle back and push to succeed? Battling makes you strong. Strength is invaluable.

I may be young and inexperienced in many of life's lessons, but I have faced the struggle of taking on too much or facing a situation that seems insurmountable. I have felt that feeling of inability to rise to occasion or simply getting it all done and done the way it should be. Many of you, just like me, need to breath, believe, and battle. You're stronger than you know.

Go do good things,

BT