Someone once said, "Being strong doesn't always mean you have to fight the battle.

True strength is being adult enough to walk away from the nonsense with your head held high." It's an interesting idea to think about. There are situations that just bug you. They eat at you until all you want to do is scream. So, you end up grabbing the pillow off the bed in your dorm room and let a throat-scratching scream. You so badly want to fight the person who has ticked you off. The person who lied to you and then went and made you sound bad behind your back. It's understandable. Society today tells us to get back at the person who did us wrong. It's hard when society's little voice is constantly whispering in your ear, day in and day out. And the little voice almost wins at some points.

But think back to the quote. Strength does not and should not need to be measured by how loud you yell at the person or how vile your language might become. Being able to calm the raging storm inside your head, take a deep breath, and walk away with your chin held high is a sign of inner strength. Nothing can top that. Being a strong person doesn't mean you need to have the biggest muscles, loudest voice or dominating presence. Being strong can be the soft voice you use in a certain situation, the way you hold your chin up (but not in a snotty way) or the ability to walk away from petty situations.

This is not a strength you can gain overnight. It's a constant battle whenever a situation angers you. It's a constant decision you have to make, almost every day. It will take time and it will be hard. Nothing in life is easy. If it was, we wouldn't be the people we are today.

So, ask yourself this: Am I going to let this situation get the best of me? Do I really need this drama in my life? Is it really worth the time and energy? If the answer is no to all of the questions, then walk away from the nonsense. There are much better situations to focus on in life.