It is not always easy, but you need to forgive yourself for past mistakes. Now I put less pressure on myself and accept that if the perfect role model were centered on the equator, then I would be found on the fringes of the Arctic, continually trying to move south towards the equator. I know I’m aimed in the right direction, but sometimes I feel like I am traveling at the speed of a glacier. All I can do is keep trying to improve and remind myself that no one is perfect.
If you are having a tough time, tell a few family members and friends. Share your situation instead of keeping it secret. Often our challenges are not as large as they seem—yet they are all encompassing for us. Holding your troubles inside will distort your outlook and make everything seem far worse than it is.
