Recently, I’ve noticed my body is recovering much slower than before. I used to be the one always inviting everyone to work out, but now I don’t want to leave home or change into workout clothes. After CrossFit last Friday, my whole body was sore. Quite funny actually — I even had trouble scratching my head because my shoulders and triceps were so sore. Unable to go out and train, seeing friends actively training makes me feel down. Combined with today’s pessimistic cryptocurrency and stock market, I just can’t lift my spirits.
I originally wanted to develop a writing habit, publishing on Medium daily, but I didn’t do it yesterday. All in all, negative emotions are overwhelming me, and the pressure is immense, but I know I need to pull myself together.
I know this is just the pressure of life that everyone faces. The body will recover with proper rest and care, and the economy will improve because what goes up must come down. Habits can be developed slowly — the key is not to give up on yourself, not to harshly criticize yourself over small setbacks and difficulties, and not to make excuses to avoid moving forward.
You’re not alone in facing pressure — everyone is dealing with their own challenges. Some people learn from these experiences, using them to enrich themselves and as stepping stones, while others collapse and allow themselves to sink into a pool of negative emotions, eventually drowning themselves. So no matter how you’re doing right now, you’re doing great! This is just an episode in life. As Chris Bumstead mentioned, increase your motivation, don’t overthink, and keep pushing forward! Break through that wall — it’s just made of paper, you can do it!