It’s not the load that breaks you down; It’s the way you carry it.  – Lena Horne

We all have stress in our lives.  No one is immune from challenges.  It is part of both our personal and professional lives.

The how we respond to the stress, how we carry our load, is entirely up to us.  Research is unarguable – when we own our issues and purposefully seek real solutions we are happier.  When we approach life with optimism and hope we are more successful.  

Don’t let your load break you down.  Don’t blame others, complain about the circumstances, or defend status quo behavior.  Take control and take action.  Step up and make a difference for yourself and for others.