Diary of a Striker with Bethany Balcer: My Final Thoughts

Diary of a Striker is a Girls Soccer Network exclusive series from Bethany Balcer of OL Reign. Balcer will be giving readers an inside look at her journey as a professional player all season long. New posts drop every two weeks!

Another season has come to a close…well, almost! Thank you all for journeying along with me this season and giving me a space to share my experiences this year. As is with every year, there are highs, and there are lows. I’ve tried to write about both the good and the bad. Sometimes it’s easy to get lost in one or the other. It’s important to remember that bad times won’t last, so don’t get too down. And good times don’t last either, so make sure to soak them up. Life is all about living in the present moment and getting out of it everything you possibly can.

It’s safe to say that I am drained from this season. That’s not necessarily a bad thing, though. It means I put absolutely everything I had into what I did. Physically. Mentally. Emotionally. I wanted to give 100% in all areas. I hope that’s something you aim to do as well. Because if you do, regardless of if you end up on top, you are a winner.

I am so grateful that I get to do something I love and hopefully use it for good. We’re not meant to do life alone and know that whatever you are experiencing, it is not the end but the means to get to where you are supposed to go. I have great faith that you are exactly where you are meant to be, and I hope you find joy in that.

I hope you know that no one can take away your firepower. There is something inside of you that this world needs, so make sure they see it. There is only one you, and that is your kryptonite.

Featured image via @OLReign on Instagram

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