Monday Motivation: Finding Strength in the Challenge

Good morning, Keep Going family! ☀️

It's 5 days until the pool opens (yes, I'm counting down!), and I wanted to share something real with you this Monday morning...

Sometimes the most growth happens when we take on challenges that feel just slightly beyond our reach. As I prepare for my first weekend as pool manager - ordering lifeguard uniforms, overseeing the final cleaning, coordinating staff schedules - there are moments when I think "What did I get myself into?!"

But then I remember: this feeling isn't new. It's exactly how I felt in early recovery.

Those first days and weeks of sobriety came with that same mix of excitement and terror. That same question of "Can I really do this?" That same need to trust myself despite the uncertainty.

Recovery taught me that we grow most when we're uncomfortable. That showing up imperfectly is better than not showing up at all. That progress isn't about getting everything right the first time - it's about having the courage to keep going even when things get messy.

So this week, as I scramble to prepare for Saturday's pool opening, I'm leaning on the wisdom my recovery journey taught me:

Take it one day at a time
Focus on what I CAN control
Ask for help when needed
Remember my past successes when doubt creeps in
Trust that showing up consistently matters more than showing up perfectly

Whether your challenge this week is staying sober, facing a difficult conversation, taking on a new responsibility, or simply getting through Monday - remember that you've survived 100% of your hardest days so far. You already have evidence of your resilience.

Just keep going. Every day might not be perfect, but perfect isn't the goal. Growth is. And growth happens in the challenging spaces.

What challenge are you facing this week that feels a bit over your head? What recovery lessons can you apply to it?

Keep Going with courage, Lynn

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