There’s an old saying that goes, “The road to happiness is paved with adversity,” and this has never rung more true.
Life is full of adversity, and if you let it, it will feel like it’s going to overcome you and everything that you’re working toward.
It doesn’t matter whether you were born with adversity or were faced with it later in life—when you face the adversity that is thrown at you, you will achieve greatness.
This journey isn’t easy for anyone, but the good news is that you aren’t facing these challenges alone.
To support you on your journey, here are 3 steps to overcoming adversity.
1. Be Willing To Show Up
No matter what the challenge is, you have to face it head-on.
Ignoring your challenges won’t make them better or easier. If anything, it’ll only make them harder for you to deal with later on.
Being present in your life will empower you to have the strength to overcome your adversities.
Challenges like new diagnoses, trying to cut difficult foods out of your diet, or being faced with an unsupportive environment all need to be met directly.
You might have the urge to run and hide, but this is when you should dig your heels in deep and acknowledge this new challenge.
Only then can you overcome the adversities in your life.
2. Use The Tools That You Have
It’s easy to forget that you have the tools you need in your toolbelt. Use the tools that you have and are familiar with.
It won’t do you any good to head into a challenge with an unfamiliar tool.
Whether you’re beginning your journey to real health or starting a new workout routine, utilize the tools that you have.
This includes my website. There is a whole wealth of information that’s available to help you answer the questions that you might have.
Arming yourself with knowledge can be one of the best weapons when dealing with a new challenge, especially when it relates to you and your health.
3. Build Your Technique
Building your technique is just as important as the tools you choose when it comes to facing a challenge.
Your tools won’t do you any good unless you build your technique in using them.
What this means is that you need to take action and commit yourself to implementing your plan to overcome whatever challenges face you.
This might mean cutting out the sugar and carbs that you’ve been wrestling with or doing the push-ups that you keep putting off.
When you do this, you’ll find that you become stronger, and before you know it, you’ll be able to overcome the big challenges that you face.
Rise Up Today!
Don’t compare yourself to other people; instead, mark your progress against the previous version of yourself.
People are constantly changing, and when you show up, use your tools, and build your technique, you’ll find that you’ve evolved far past the person you used to be.
Only by pushing ahead will you be able to rise up above the adversity that tries to stop you from being great.
Remember, you’re not alone, and our community is a great place to share your journey and to hear from other people on their journeys as they face challenges of their own.
My book can help give you the extra guidance and direction you need to jumpstart your progress. Click here to learn more about how you can improve your lifestyle, as well as find recipes you can use to support a healthier diet.
