Defeat can't Win

As I continue the topic of defeat, let me start by saying defeat cannot win. There will come times where you will feel like defeat has won, that triumph is out of your courts, unreachable, and that your situation is just too hard. There is nothing, absolutely nothing that we cannot overcome. It is all in how we allow the situation to take control of our lives, our hearts, and our minds. As someone who majored in psychology, and who is a devoted Christian, I can tell you that often our situations, hardships, disappointments, and discouragements can impact us on the basis of our brain power, our mind control and our heart, it is all in how we align our heart, mind and brains to react to the difficult times we face. We have more control over the battles we face than we often times realize. You must allow yourself to have your down moments, but decide at the beginning that you’re not going to be defeated. Appropriately align you heart, and your mind so that you have the brain power to focus on the good in the midst of the bad. There are days when even I struggle with this. Days when I just want to throw in the towel, crawl in bed, pull the blankets over my head and block out the world, but I put my feet down, and remind myself that this too shall pass. That this is only building me to be a better person, that lessons can be learned and character can be built and purpose can be exposed through your struggles. How are you going to let the disappointments of life drive you, I encourage you to let it drive you to towards motivation, and determination. Here is a little insight on how, I overcome those “throw in the towel” days.

Overcome the “Throw in the Towel” days.

1. Embrace the “down” time, and allow myself time to sulk.

2. Turn to someone or something for motivation to get unstuck (Friends, husband, bible, and prayer), admit you are weak, and seek help.

3. Think about the good that could come out of my struggle

4. Count your blessings

5. Do something about it, find resources that will cheer me up (example, when my hair loss gets me down, I try new head coverings or put my wig on and style it).

6. Rest, and recoup, take “me” time (listen to music, soak in a warm bath, relax) even if it is just for 5 minutes, always make time for yourself, especially when going through hard times.

You are a Champion, and You are an Overcomer

Don’t give up, get up and do something about it. Don’t let yourself be so stuck that defeat overwhelms you, and remember, with the right strategic plan, defeat can’t win. And remember you are not alone. When defeat creeps up like a child who just struck out at a ball game, and it feels like the world is against you, remember the game isn’t over and your story isn’t through. This is only for a season. You are a warrior, you are strong, and most of all you are an overcomer. If you are struggling with something and feel as though, defeat is the only option, message me either on my website or my Facebook page, and allow me to overcome with you. By clicking the FB link at the bottom of the page. Follow me on fb for frequent updates on my blog and website.