Growth comes at the point of resistance. Skills come from struggle. - Brad Stulberg

Wise hope and wise action ask that you accept and see a situation clearly for what it is, and then, with the hopeful attitude necessary, say, Well, this is what is happening now, so I will focus on what I can control, try not to obsess over what I can't, and do the best I can. I've faced other challenges and other seasons of doubt and despair, and I've come out the other side.

Does this medium incentivize panicking and pummeling ahead or does it encourage me to pause, process, plan, and proceed?

Accept what is happening without fusing your identity to it. Zoom out to a larger perspective or awareness from which you can observe your situation without feeling like you are trapped in it. Choose how you want to move forward in a way that aligns with your innermost values. Take action, even if doing so feels scary or uncomfortable.