A Better Me

I often find myself in a snit over things I can’t control. Life can feel unfair, especially when I compare myself to others, usually those who seem to have more, do better, or face fewer obstacles. That comparison never leads anywhere good. It only stirs up frustration and self-pity.

Life doesn’t ask if I’m ready, it just shows up. Some days it arrives in the form of traffic that makes me late. Other days, it’s bad weather that ruins my plans, or a rude comment from a coworker that lingers in my mind longer than it should. It might be a missed opportunity, an unexpected bill, or a tense conversation with someone I care about. I’m constantly bombarded by circumstances I didn’t choose.

But here’s what I’m learning: the better me I build, the better I can handle what I didn’t expect. When I’m tired, stressed, or anxious, even a minor inconvenience can feel like the final straw. But when I’m grounded, when I know who I am and what I value, I can respond instead of react.

A better me doesn’t blame others, doesn’t make excuses, or fall into victimhood. A better me accepts that life happens and that I’m still responsible for how I show up. I’m not immune to difficult people or frustrating days, but I can grow emotional muscles the same way I build physical strength, with consistency, awareness, and deliberate practice.

Traffic, weather, disappointments, delays, unmet expectations, and even my moods and insecurities, these are the weights I lift every day. I can let them wear me down, or I can let them train me. None of these circumstances has the final say unless I give it to them.

I like the idea of redesigning my mood on the fly. After all, I choose how I act and how I react. So, I ask myself: what version of me do I want handling these moments? What habits, beliefs, and mindset do I need to keep strengthening? I can’t control the storm, but I can build a better me who knows how to walk through it.

Watch for the blind spots.

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