01/15/2026
Yesterday was a hard day for me. But that is part of our journey called life.
I’ve been sick with a respiratory infection for 14 days now, and it hasn’t improved much. The constant coughing has aggravated my neck/back injury, which means no training—something that’s usually a huge anchor for me- my best therapy. And with indoor nationals just around the corner yet looking more and more distant...
Add to that the stress of running a business and busy season at the hospital (one of our busiest seasons) … and on top of that, the heavy news that one of our young clients battling brain cancer is doing worse.
I’ll be honest: yesterday was especially hard to use the mindset tools I coach and teach.
And that’s something I think we don’t say enough.
Coaches. Mentors. Leaders.
We have hard days too.
Days where focus feels foggy.
Where emotions feel heavy and overwhelming.
Where “staying positive” feels like hard work.
But here’s what I did do.
At the end of the day, I sat quietly for a few minutes. I breathed. I released the things I cannot control. I let go of the heavy thoughts. And I had a conversation with God.
My prayer was simple:
I did my very best today. It wasn’t perfect, and it wasn’t easy—but I showed up and gave my best. I’m handing over the rest to You. Please guide me toward the best path and outcome.
That’s a prayer I say often—especially on difficult days.
And without fail, this morning I woke up with new ideas, fresh clarity, answers I hadn’t considered… and a quiet sense of hope, ready to tackle another day.
That’s not magic.
That’s practice.
This morning, I began the day with gratitude and an open heart—ready to prioritize what matters and give my very best again.
This is what the work looks like.
Not perfection. Not pretending.
But choosing to apply the tools—even when it’s hard.
And they work.
If today feels heavy for you, I invite you to try this for a few nights. Just a few minutes. Release what you can’t control. Offer your best. Hand over the rest.
You’re not alone in this.
We rise—one honest day at a time. 💜