maintain balance. It’s a practice I rely on to shift my perspective, and I hope you find it as helpful as I have over the years.
Sometimes it feels like life keeps stacking the odds against us. We try to move forward, but one challenge after another pops up—like we’re forever playing catch-up, always behind the 8-ball. It’s exhausting.
And when that happens, it’s so easy to slip into frustration, anger, or self-doubt. We replay conversations, stew in negativity, or wonder why others seem to have it easier. But staying in that energy only keeps us stuck.
Here’s the shift: we may not control the circumstances, but we can redirect our perspective. This doesn’t mean ignoring pain or pretending everything is fine. It means choosing not to let the negativity take root in us.
Imagine pivoting in the moment:
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From frustrated → fulfilled by looking for one thing you’ve already done well today.
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From angry → accepting by acknowledging, “I can’t change this piece, but I can choose my next step.”
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From stuck → compassionate by extending kindness to yourself first, and then to those around you.
And remember—you are not alone in this. Everyone carries their own struggles, though we may not always see them on the surface. We never know what battles someone else is fighting inside. So as much as you need to have compassion for yourself, extend that same compassion outward. If someone frustrates you, pause and consider that they may be going through something heavy too. Allow them grace.
Negativity will always exist—it’s part of being human. But rising above means standing in your truth, holding onto your peace, and choosing to lead with compassion. Each time you redirect, you take back your power. You move from reaction to intention. You remind yourself—and others—that kindness and perspective are choices available in every moment.
So today, ask yourself: Where can I pivot? Where can I soften, let go of the weight, and rise higher?
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