Never give up!

If you  are  an athlete, you  train  and train for the sport that you're  the best at. You put many hours into becoming  the very best. It takes hard work  and  dedication  to accomplish  the goal. There will be ups and downs, struggles, wins and losses. So why should life be any different? In our lives many things are thrown at us. What we choose  to  do  with  them makes all the difference  in  the  world! Have you become defeated  in your  race or are you picking up the pieces? No matter where you are, as long as you keep your eye on the prize you will find a way to win. Sometimes  all it takes is a little encouragement  from a friend  or family  member, maybe a total stranger. We just need that boost to fuel our self-confidence and to continue  to fight the good fight.
So what steps can you take to help you in your life journey? I have found that when you surround yourself with people who have a positive  attitude  and who lift you up  this can make a huge difference  in our daily  attitude. Negative  energy is constantly  working all around us and if we fail to see the effect  it is having  in our lives, we can be drawn  down  with it. It is important  to  hear positive  daily  affirmations, that build us up and help us to see a new side that brings life. We all know people who only look at the bad and never see the blessings that are around them. When I look for all the positive things that are in my life and truly stay in that moment, it is there that I draw my strength as well as from God.
Look for a support system whether it be family or friends. Strength comes with numbers. Sometimes  we need to go outside  of this network  and find professional  services. This is OK and does not mean that you are weak, it means that you recognize  the need for someone  to  help you deal with this piece of your journey. When we are around someone who has gone through a similar  situation they may be able  to  shed some light on how they got through  it. No two people  are alike and we all bring different components  into families, relationships, and even marriages.
Journaling can also be a big release for you. It doesn't  have to be anything fancy, a plain notebook is awesome. Just write down your thoughts  and  feelings, let them go. This has been a big stress reliever for me! It can be a jumbled mess and doesn't  need to make sense to anyone but you. At times random thoughts come to me and I will write down one sentence.
I hope this helps someone else! I know it sure helped me to put my focus back where it needs to be. Have an amazing Saturday  afternoon!