Struggle. The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines this word as “to proceed with difficulty or with great effort.” My definition of struggle(and I’m sure most of you can agree) is LIFE. Born with a silver spoon in your mouth or not, everyone on this planet has encountered struggle one way or the other. This word has many negative connotations but why not embrace it? Ill tell you why! NO ONE wants to struggle! With struggle comes sacrifice and sacrifice hurts. Its painful but it is necessary for the development in an individual’s life. Career or family, we must all “go through to get to.”
Take a second and think of one person that you admire. Believe it or not, they struggle (present and past). Most of your favorite celebs and icons have been in the pit but had to go through life’s challenges to get to where they are today (the palace). Like many of you, I am faced with struggles and challenges everyday but when you start embracing these hardships, you will soon begin to thrive off of the fact that when you do “get to” you will appreciate the perks of success way more than you would if everything came easy.
As a 24 year old entrepreneur in the fashion industry, I am faced with life challenges on a daily basis. Some wouldn’t believe the fights and battles I am faced with.Instead of crying about it, I have vowed to use these struggles as fuel to push towards further accomplishing my goals. You should too!
Keep tunnel vision and be able to see the bigger picture and always stay true to the vision that God has placed inside of you. They say, God gives his hardest tests to His best students! Past your tests, embrace and overcome your struggles, trust me, you will appreciate them one day.
Natasha Weston is the CEO of Eloquence PR and designer of Tottie Tees. Follow her on Twitter @OfficialTottie
