Real Talk: What I Learned About Myself from the Tough Days
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by GritRx
Let’s skip the highlight reel for a minute.
Because the truth? The most important lessons don’t come from the days when everything goes right. They come from the days that break you down, push you to your edge, and make you question what you’re even doing this for.
We all have them.
The workouts that feel harder than usual.
The mornings where motivation’s gone and self-doubt’s loud.
The setbacks that shake you and the disappointments that hurt more than you’ll admit.
But those are the days that taught me the most.
Here’s what I learned from the ones that almost broke me—but didn’t.
1. Grit Isn’t Something You’re Born With—It’s Built in the Hard Stuff
We all love the word “grit” until life gives us the chance to earn it.
Tough days force you to dig deeper than motivation. They ask you:
“Will you show up anyway?”
“Will you try again even when you’re drained?”
“Will you keep going when no one’s clapping?”
I learned that I didn’t need to feel ready. I just needed to move forward.
One rep. One email. One meal. One honest choice at a time.
2. Strength Looks Different Every Day
Some days strength is lifting heavy.
Other days? It’s showing up at all.
I used to think being strong meant crushing it 24/7. But strength isn’t about how perfect you look or how productive you are—it’s about how resilient you are when things don’t go your way.
On the hard days, I learned to stop chasing “all or nothing” and start choosing something.
Rest when you need it. Cry if you have to. But don’t confuse that with quitting.
3. The Way You Talk to Yourself Matters More Than You Think
Tough days turn up the volume on your inner voice. And I realized mine?
Was a little too harsh.
So I started rewriting that voice:
Instead of “you’re falling behind,” I said, “you’re still moving.”
Instead of “you failed,” I said, “you’re learning.”
Instead of “this setback defines you,” I said, “this grit refines you.”
Self-talk is part of your training. Don’t let it be the thing that breaks you down.
4. You Can Do Hard Things—Especially Alone
I’ve had moments where I wished someone would show up and fix it for me. But what I found was this:
No one’s coming. And that’s not depressing—it’s empowering.
Because once you realize you’re the one who pulls yourself out, picks yourself up, and pushes yourself forward—you become unstoppable.
I learned that I can do hard things. And more importantly, I can do them without applause, without a spotlight, and sometimes… without anyone even knowing.
5. Nothing Builds Confidence Like Keeping Promises to Yourself
On my worst days, the thing that rebuilt me was action—small, unglamorous wins.
• Took my supplements? ✅
• Made it to the gym, even for 20 minutes? ✅
• Got out of bed and made my damn coffee? ✅
Every time I followed through, I told my brain:
“I’ve got me. I don’t give up on myself.”
And that confidence? That’s earned.
Not bought. Not borrowed. Built.
This Is GritRx
That’s why I created GritRx.
Not for the perfect days—but for the days you want to throw in the towel.
Our supplements, apparel, and message are reminders that strong women aren’t born—they’re built through repetition, discomfort, and relentless heart.
So when the next tough day hits (and it will), remember:
You’ve been here before.
You didn’t break.
You built something.
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