I am blogging everyday (or nearly everyday) on The Daily Stoic.

Yesterday - Maintain Composure, Maintain Control

When something minor disrupts the day, it’s important for me to get a hold of myself and back on track. I feel like this entire week has been that sort of thing. We had a good labor day weekend with a huge interruption. We handled it well. I haven’t handled some of the setbacks I’ve had this week very well. I have high expectations of myself and I think that can throw me off balance as I beat myself up for missteps and failures. I’m trying to learn to slow everything down. Take a breath and regain control. It’s tough. And that is something to keep in mind as well. It’s tough.

Today - No Pain, No Gain

Struggle is what helps us grow. We must see these struggles head on and try to get better. I’ve been struggling a lot in life, particularly in the evening. I like to stay up and play on my computer or watch TV or a movie. This can lead to some late nights that result in me being tired the next day. I’ve worked on this a lot and while it’s getting better I am get a bit frustrated. The comforting thing is that I feel at some point I will be where I want to be with it.