“Words, words, words, I’m so sick of words…” Can’t you just hear Eliza Doolittle belting that out? And honestly, who can blame her? In a world that feels like one giant, never-ending debate stage, I think we’re all a little sick of words. Everyone has something to say, and it’s all coming at us like a firehose of opinions, updates, and unsolicited advice. Politics, social media, that group chat that won’t quit—it’s like living in a non-stop verbal spin cycle. And with election season ramping up, it’s like the volume just keeps getting cranked higher.
The other day, while training my camp through what felt like the world’s longest two minutes of burpees (yes, twice, because why not make it a party?), I found myself blurting out something that was as much for me as it was for them: “Don’t worry about what’s going on around you. Focus on you. Stay in your lane.” And it hit me: how often do we let the noise get to us? We end up comparing, worrying, and letting ourselves get swept up in things that are totally outside our control.
It’s not about shutting out the world entirely; it’s about managing the volume. Focus on the things you can control—your reactions, your habits, your mindset. You know when you’re short changing yourself or letting yourself slip. You have the power to shift gears, whether it’s tackling those burpees with everything you’ve got, choosing to start your day with intention, or just taking a moment to breathe. It’s okay to mute the noise and prioritize your own well-being.
“Do not let the behavior of others destroy your inner peace.”
~Roy T. Bennett
Because honestly, we’ve got better things to do than listen to all the noise.