Journal Topic: Overcoming Adversity: Compose a paragraph to this prompt: Think about the phrase "turning struggles into strength." What does this mean to you? Can you identify any struggles in your own life that have helped you become stronger. Add at least one comment to one of your peer's post. by Zuri Brown

zbrown85 — 2024-12-04 12:02:11 UTC

This phrase reminds me of how I overcame social anxiety. Initially, it was a struggle to interact with peers, but by gradually pushing myself out of my comfort zone, I've developed stronger communication skills and self-confidence. My past struggle has become a source of personal strength and empathy for others.

2024-12-04 19:25:34 UTC

I would say that struggles help motivate you because you want to achieve something you don't have.

2024-12-04 19:27:42 UTC

I used to be nervous all the time around people. They would walk up and say hey and I would stand their awkward and say hey weird. Now, I don't do that anymore because I have more confidence in myself.

2024-12-04 19:30:07 UTC

I say that getting through a struggle is a hard thing that you have to push yourself through at all times. I feel like pushing through at your hardest times helps motivate you at every moment because it makes you know you have something to lose. I used to always judge myself off my performance on something, so if I did bad in a game or someone said something I would be worried or it would get to my head and it would change my perspective on things. I overcame that now I'm not really worried about what people say because at the end of the day im going to be me

jazminfinister — 2024-12-04 19:30:25 UTC

This phrase stands out to me because a lot of people struggle with things but some never turn it into a strength I watched a movie where a girl friend died and she was drinking her life away till one day she joined the army and met a dog then they became partners so she turned her struggle with losing a friend into a strength by creating a bond with her partner.

2024-12-04 19:31:14 UTC

In my opinion I would say that turning struggles into strength has had an impact in my life. Due to surgeries and more. This phrase has made me gain confidence in myself.

2024-12-04 19:31:28 UTC

I would say that turning struggles into strength means that you overcame what used to bother you or make you feel uncomfortable, and now it's something that doesn't bother you anymore.

2024-12-04 19:31:29 UTC

For me, a particularly defining struggle was overcoming a period of significant academic setbacks during my junior year of high school. The initial disappointment and self-doubt pushed me to seek help, develop better study habits, and ultimately achieve a stronger academic foundation. This experience taught me the value of perseverance and the ability to bounce back from adversity, making me more confident in the face of future challenges.

Thank you all for sharing!

2024-12-04 19:32:00 UTC

Turning struggles into strength means to me changing your weaknesses around in order for you to grow as a person. A struggle that I used to have is talking to people which I still have but I have a better thought of myself and now that I've put myself out there more I'm able to talk to people more freely and be myself around people I'm comfortable around.

2024-12-04 19:32:05 UTC

I used to be very anti-social with a large group of people and very nervous now I am more comfortable with my peers , I can be loud and out of the box with people.

2024-12-04 19:32:42 UTC

When i first became a cheerleader in the 9th grade i was very shy and nervous. And as we started having practice i became really close with the cheerleaders . And i didn't used to be loud but as the time past i got loud and shocked everybody.

2024-12-04 19:34:03 UTC

I use to be nervous around my boo and when we started being together more and more i started getting comfortable and wasnt nervous nomore

2024-12-04 19:34:52 UTC

"Turning struggles into strength" signifies the transformative power of facing adversity, not just enduring it, but actively learning and growing from the challenges we encounter. I was one a dancer and was shy, but I started getting more used to it.

2024-12-04 19:35:32 UTC

I used to be shy in front of people but now im not shy anymore.