October 6, 2024

Let’s get real for a second. We all have our battles, our storms, and it’s easy to think that venting to others is the best way to cope. It feels good to let it all out, doesn’t it? But here’s the hard truth: constantly venting your struggles to others can actually keep you stuck in the cycle of negativity. You’re giving more power to those thoughts instead of breaking free from them.

The real work? It’s on you. It’s your job to calm your own storm. No one’s coming to save you from your own mess. The only way out is to take control of it yourself. Journal those thoughts, get them out on paper where you can see them for what they are. Meditate to clear your mind and find peace in the chaos. Exercise to release the built-up tension and anger. And most importantly, release it all—don’t carry it around with you.

This is about taking responsibility for your own mental and emotional health. You have the power to change your mindset and your life. It starts with you. Remember, the storm doesn’t have to control you—you can calm it from within.

— Coach Salazar