We’re thankful for challenges that help us grow

March 28, 2021
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This week, we are thankful for…challenges that help us grow. Listen. Some situations are just plain tough. We struggle and squirm and power through just as much as the next person. (This is rarely/never fun in the moment.) But recently, we’ve tried to take these rough patches as learning opportunities.
image illustrates someone accomplishing a difficult challenge by jumping over a large break in the ground
We want to come out the other side having learned something new. We want to emerge stronger and more resilient and more prepared for whatever comes next. So here’s to the challenges we’ve conquered and the lessons we’ve learned along the way.

Allison Kooser

Allison is Chief Storyteller at Swell+Good, where she partners with amazing organizations to help them bring their stories to life. She is an avid traveler, an expert takeout orderer, and a big believer in curiosity and kindness. She tries to learn something new every day, and she reads, writes, and paddleboards more than the average human.
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