I was going through a wave of conflict situations out of my control.
After a big, decisive meeting, I left feeling defeated.
I actually felt like a mob jumped on me and hit my face.
Words and the motivation behind them hurt. I'm not immune to that pain.
I coped the best way I could.
I got enough sleep at night. I managed stress.
I tried to talk about it and a few people listened to me.
I didn't want to be a burden nor did I want to keep asking people to talk about something I couldn't change.
So I decided to use exercise as a main coping mechanism.
When I think about it, it works for me.
Exercise is strenuous enough that my body and mind benefit.
It is arduous enough that I sometimes compared it with what I was going through.
"If I can finish this tough workout, certainly, I can last another day with my unresolved problem," I thought.
The problem with the body is that it wears out.
You can't run forever. So how do you find a way to cope?
I think that knowing yourself pays when you're in this situation.
I know sleep works wonders for me. When I sleep well at night, I can think and act with clarity.
I know eating well works for me. Eating junk adds to my problem.
I know talking with a friend works for me. I remember asking a friend if she was free so we could talk. I tried to be as honest as possible. I found a listening ear and an encouraging heart.
I know exercise works. I just had to get creative about how to work out without overdoing it.
I still feel defeated at times. The difference is, I am armed with multiple ways to cope with life's difficult situations.
* Please know that these work for me. I also use these things in conjunction with practicing my faith.
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