Wednesday 11th September 2019 - It's ok to struggle, but it's how you react.

Posted 3:15pm

It's okay to ask for help

It's okay to start anew

It's okay to take a break

It's ok to take a pew

It's okay to think "why am I doing this?"

But it's how we then react

We all experience times of frustration - and anyone who reads this blog on a regular basis knows just how much HMHB has gone through in the last few years.  Amazing ups and downs, reliant on other people recognising our potential and giving us opportunities.

On our programs, the feedback comments focus on how well the three of us have done in overcoming some pretty awful situations between us, and people see our confidence and passion. And we find that inspires them to push on.

What they do not see is that we are just as vulnerable and fragile as anyone else. It is just we have developed tools that help us to overcome the pressure and stress that continually strikes at us. And it is not easy - which is where the struggle ensues. And obviously, on occasions, it can be really hard.

Lazza, Luke and Dean - although the Healthy Minds, Healthy Bods team - all have separate lives with conflicting situations that can feel overwhelming at times. We try and use our experiences to improve the program, build connections and allow us to provide the best possible intervention.

The reason I put all this follows a tough August, and this brought on feelings of despair and a worry that we are doing all this for nothing. Spending hours and hours establishing ourselves, but without funding - proper funding - it is uphill all the way.

But the best thing is to just say to yourself - it's okay. It really is. Keep going. Nothing happens without effort and belief. Even when it feels as if the whole world is working against you.

I like this quote:

Your goal in life is to find out the people who need you the most, to find out the business that needs you the most, to find the project and the art that needs you the most. There is something out there just for you