I run from my problems, literally.
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Lately I've been relapsing into struggle as school as started up again. I've been showing huge improvement in indoor track though. I made it over the starting height for pole vaulting for the first time on Wednesday. I can do the hardest drills my coach throws at me. Lately, when I start to get stressed, all I want to do is go run; to go and clear my head. It feels so good. by Layne in Six-Word Memoirs on Jan 05, 2013 | 
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DynamicDbytheC says,
Physical exercise is my escape as well.Dragonflower says,
Layne, GREAT news about your track accomplishments! And it is wonderful you have a good solid tool to deal with your stress. I am always amazed how much better I feel, after I get of the house and go for a walk!I saw something just today that a friend sent me for a new years wish. I really liked it and want to share it with you. "Surround yourself with the dreamers and the doers, the believers, and thinkers, but most of all surround yourself with those who see greatness within you, even when you don't see it yourself."
I think you have the potential for greatness! Heck, I think you ALREADY are great!! Love your memoirs and the fact you share your stuggles with us.
Best to you in school and with your track activities.
Layne says,
Autumn, I cannot thank you enough for your support! That quote is absolutely beautiful. I wrote it on a sticky note and taped it to my mirror in the company of many others:) My journey these past couple months has been tough, but I don't know if I would change a thing. I read once 'people are like tea bags. You never know how strong they are until put in hot water.' I've figured out that I'm a lot string than I thought I could ever be.School scheduling occurs next week sometime. I've planned to talk to my teacher from last year who told to absoluetly take one of my hardest classes that I struggle with this year. She knew I could do it, but for a while I didn't. I'm learning that sometimes you have to change to fit a situation, even if change can be a scary thing. At first I wanted to tell her that if she ever had another student that exhibited the same overachieving, stressed out, do your very best and that's not good enough still attitude, then do not let them take ap world next year. Now, I've realized I don't want to be that stressed out girl, and being pushed made me realize its okay to struggle. I want another kid to figure that out so they don't go through high school alone finding out that's not the way to go later. I want to act as a mentor to someone who struggled like I did, so that they can know it turns out okay to struggle a little, but they still get some extra support that I didn't have.
Dragonflower says,
Good for you for wanting to help someone else who may not have a good support system. Overachievers live a painful life until they realize they really are good enough just as they are. I remember once being told to just do something mediocre and see if the world would stop. That was so hard for me! I am happy to hear you are learning to not be so hard on yourself.I love your teabag story. It is good to recognize that struggles help to build character. I like thinking I've been able to meet the challenges I've been given in life. It sounds like you are meeting them too,and very successfully. Keep up your positive outlook, it will serve you well.