It Builds Character

I was almost in tears today, trying to figure out how to set something up on my computer. (I am not a computer person.) Hours later, I discovered that everything I had done was unnecessary. The episode was over at 6:30 pm, and I had nothing to show for the whole day. Then I thought of what I say to lighten the mood when other people are knee deep in frustrating situations: “It builds character.” You know what? Immediately I felt better. The day wasn’t a waste; it helped build resilience, patience, perspective, endurance, mental dexterity, resourcefulness, perseverance, and commitment. In fact, it sounds like I accomplished quite a lot today!

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