Workouts are uncomfortable by design.
The idea of participating in a session filled with arduous movements and breathlessness isn’t exactly something most people would be eager to do.
But, it’s exactly the kind of experience that’s required to trigger adaptations in the body that lead to stronger mental and physical well-being.
This is a salient example of the kind of yin-yang relationship that challenge and personal growth have.
Uncomfortable challenges — the kind that play at the edges of your perceived limits — are a prerequisite to becoming more resilient and capable in the things you strive to do.
Having this understanding can help shift your mindset and response to day-to-day challenges.
Instead of facing a challenge and withdrawing because you think you’re out of your depth, you may come to recognize that, actually, you’re exactly where you need to be.