Train for Struggle

The struggle is real! Have you ever used this phrase? I have heard it many times over the years! I have even repeated it myself!

Struggle — Intransitive verb. : to make strenuous or violent efforts in the face of difficulties or opposition. struggling with the problem. : to proceed with difficulty or great effort. Jan 25th, 2023 — Merriam-Webster

Well, that's great! We now understand what struggle is, how do we deal with it? What has worked for me is I have to “flip a switch” so to speak. Embrace it! Welcome struggle as a challenge. Treat it as a puzzle, competition, or even a test! Simple right? But wait — what happens if we have a puzzle without a picture? How often do we win a competition without any practice? I can tell you from my personal experience, attempting a test without studying did not provide favorable results! (Ugh, I despise written tests)

So, what I am saying is “we have to practice”! The 1st step in practicing how to overcome struggle is to intentionally put ourselves in terrible situations! — NOT AT ALL! That is just freaking stupid! We naturally and unintentionally arrive in enough terrible situations that provide practice!

The real first step is recognizing the past struggles that we have already overcome! You see, many light-hearted obstacles for you might have been a challenging struggle for another! Acknowledge…