1. REMEMBER TO INHALE AND EXHALE
You’ve started up a steep incline and your legs are burning. Take a moment to breathe in and out. Inhale and slowly exhale. Repeat.
Tell yourself that you are going to be fine.
You are late for work. Your computer deleted the important checklist you needed. Your child is having a major meltdown during the assessment.
Whatever the case might be, just remember to breathe.
2. A LITTLE DISCOMFORT IS ‘OK’
Right now, your calf muscles are cramping. Your legs aren’t working, and have started to tremble, and you can’t seem to catch your breath.
You are calling yourself crazy for even attempting this enormous feat. And most of all, you need to pee.
It’s a gigantic mountain! How can you even attempt to climb one with slippery slopes and steep inclines?
But you can and you will. The pain and discomfort will make you stronger. We grow by accomplishing what we think we can’t.
3. PERSPECTIVE AT THE TOPMOST PEAK
The hike is harder and way more rigorous than expected. You are ready to turn back but unknowingly keep pushing forward.
The same applies to life.
The new job might not be what you expected. The move to another place isn’t as flawless as you hoped but you are able to gather a new perspective.
You are tired. Through the trails and errors, you have gained clarity on what’s important in your life.
So next time you need a fresh perspective, take a hike.
Joanna Jenny
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