Strength. A word that is defined differently by so many people. Most of the time we look at this word as something that means being built, having these crazy bulky arms, etc. To me I look at it being defined as having that strength from within. Mentally, and physically. It all comes from the heart.

I looked in the mirror tonight after a long day of work and after a vigorous workout at the boxing gym, I saw a strong female inside and out.  Lately, sometimes I find myself falling short on this. There are days where I feel like I am turning the boxing gloves to myself instead of where I should be hitting them, my insecurities, anxiety, life’s pressures, and so on. I get hard on myself and become my worst enemy. I think most of us can relate to this. We all have to  realize that everyday we are putting on our boxing gloves to fight through a hard day of work, school, and other responsibilities in front of us. But the key to fighting this is to keep a positive mind set, keep our heads up everyday, and by this we are winning, and becoming stronger by doing this.

Since I have been consistently training endlessly at the boxing gym every week making time after work, I noticed how much improvement I began to see in me physically. Also, even mentally despite that it might not show on the outside I have been seeing it in myself.  My passion to train, and to continue living a healthy lifestyle has helped me to grow and become a stronger person. There has not been one day I have backed down to not continue striving to be at my best and not leave room for more growth.  Eventually I will work up to where I want to be in life. Everything takes time, but it is up to us to take matters into our hands and make the best out of it and grow everyday. I am proud of who I am and who I become as a young, confident, and strong woman. We should all feel the same way about ourselves. So keep your gloves up and whatever life throws at you be ready to take a hit at it. Remember you are the champion at the end winning the last fight and that will make you all that much stronger.