Gut Check

Gut check time. No, it’s not the time when you take inventory of your waistline. It’s when you dig down deep inside and see what you’re made of. This usually happens in times that bring stress our way. Pressure-packed moments or challenging events will reveal your true character and your ability to rise to an occasion. Some people collapse in demanding situations while others thrive on them. These challenges can show their face in many ways… a job loss, the loss of a loved one, financial pressures, a health issue, or maybe it’s a Divisional Playoff Game against the Cowboys on Sunday. In any case, it’s a gut check. It’s an opportunity to define who you are or who you would like to become. The next time you face a gut-check situation head-on, take a deep breath and see it as an opportunity to grow. Look it straight in the eye and say… “I got this!”