Mind over Matter #Confidence #Perseverance

The more experience I have in dealing with various struggles in life, I realize how more manageable they become when tackled with a clear and confident mind.  Driving for example, was high up on my list of distresses.  In all honesty, I was really afraid of it.  This led to me not focusing on other drivers and being less observant of surroundings.  It reached a point where my Dad said I should consider quitting altogether.  I recently signed up for private lessons, of which I'm paying for half.  I tried approaching driving with a new sense of confidence, which only increased as my instructor was pleased by my driving abilities.  With this renewed confidence came a new sense of care.  I actually started to enjoy driving, as former troubles began to fade.  Of course there is still much to be done as I don't yet have my license (18 with a learner's permit) and need to maintain what I've accomplished, but this is still a milestone from where a was.

A confident mind can be anyone's, and I have seen key differences between those who have confidence and can manage stress compared to those who become overwhelmed.  As someone planning to enter the health care industry, I've seen how diseases cling easily onto people who despair over their problems rather than one who effectively deals with stresses.  The ability to clear one's mind and approach solutions from a fresh angle goes a long way in turning mountains to molehills.  It is precisely this sense of carrying on which sustains and refreshes life itself.