We can do hard things. I know that’s a popular phrase and the title of a podcast and book by Glennon Doyle, Abby Wambach, and Amanda Doyle. I first heard that a few years ago from a friend who was dealing with a health challenge and that’s what she told me. She said – we can do hard things.
And she was right. What’s baked into that message is hope and resilience. It’s an acknowledgment that life isn’t always perfect, and it reminds us that we can navigate the challenges ahead.
I also love that it’s WE as in more than one. We’re not meant to do the hard things in life alone. There’s hope and wisdom in admitting that – even if it’s quietly to ourselves in a difficult moment – and knowing that we’re going to need the help and support of others.
I also like the optimism of that statement. It’s an admission that we won’t shy away from pursuing things that are hard, or challenging. It’s an acknowledgement that what’s on the other side of doing something that’s hard – is worth it.
Lots of things in life require us to grow, to take the step that’s not guaranteed, or do the thing that feels scary but necessary.
In that way, I feel like it’s a mantra. Something we can say over and over as we take a risk, or challenge ourselves to expand and grow.
We can do hard things. Yes, we can. Hope can help us get there too. After all, hope is how we look at the difficult thing and know that we have what it takes to go on. It’s hope that lets us look past the obstacle and see the reward instead.
I hope that today is an easy day full of fun and joy, but if it’s not, then I send you hope and encouragement and a reminder that it’s not always going to be like this and that good days are ahead.
We can do hard things.
Here’s to a wonderful day today and an even better tomorrow.
We Can Do Hard Things Book
We Can Do Hard Things Podcast
