Regular Rob

I’m not superman all of the time. Some days I roll out of bed pumped and ready for the day. Some days, I’m lucky to just roll out of bed at all. We all have things we struggle with. Here are some of mine.

I struggle with overthinking things. Did I really say that? What if I had responded better? Should I have done that? I struggle with self-doubt. Am I good enough? Am I smart enough? Am I brave enough to go after those opportunities that scare me?

I also struggle with inconsistency. Starting habits, getting motivated, getting excited about them…then life gets crazy or messy and I fall off the bandwagon. It’s so aggravating because I know exactly what I want to do but somehow maintaining discipline doesn’t come naturally. I also struggle with comparison. I look at everyone else’s highlight reels on social media and somehow forget that they have struggles too.

But here’s the thing. Struggles don’t define us. Struggles remind us that we’re human. Struggles are uncomfortable, but sometimes that’s where the growth happens. I’m learning that it doesn’t make me weak to say that I struggle with things. In fact, it makes me more real.

If you’re struggling with anything, know that you’re not alone. We all have things that we battle big or small. We all have cracks in our lives, but sometimes, that’s where the light gets in.