I woke up this morning; it was freezing, my dog had stolen my pillow, I forgot to study for a nine chapter midterm, and after sitting in class for an hour I went to the bathroom to find I had put my underwear on inside out. Thanks to a book I'm reading, I remembered the "10 Commandments" that help me to get through rough days.

1. Meet yourself where you are.

There is nothing more frustrating when you're at point A, knowing you need to move to point B, but you have no idea how to get there. Take a moment to recognize exactly where you are, in this moment, in your life. As long as you're present you are doing okay.

2. Let it go (most of the time it isn't as bad as it seems).

We've heard it all before, but it's never been more true, take a deep breath and release whatever is stressing you from you reach. You cannot fix it all in one second, in one hour, in one day.

3. Enjoy the process and find gratitude in the journey.

Life becomes worth living when you being to appreciate circumstances for what they are. All things take time, and being here is just as important as getting there.

4. Thoughts are just visitors – let them come and go.

The voice inside of your head is only as loud as you make it. Allow yourself not to dwell on what clouds your mind, if you do, you will never think clearly.

5. Do not be afraid to have emotions, but beware of how you express them.

We are made to feel; it's part of being alive. The best person to vent to, is yourself. Give yourself the benefit of the doubt and validate not only where you are, but what you are going through. It is only natural to feel what you feel and be where you are.

6. What other people think of you is none of your business.

You are exactly that, you are YOU. Other people cannot change that, nor is it your obligation to let them. Appreciate yourself, there is no one else who can be the you that you are.

7. If is far more meaningful to know and love a few people deeply than many people superficially.

And the more you recognize this fact, the more love you will feel surrounded by.

8. FOMO is not a real thing.

The only time that is missed, is the time spent focusing on regrets. Enjoy what you are doing, where you are doing it, and who you are doing it with. You cannot get any moment back.

9. Recognize people for who they are- you cannot change them.

And set your boundaries accordingly. There is nothing wrong with understanding what other people can and cannot do for you.

10. Be yourself (and no one else)

And do what you need to, for you. In the end, only those who feel good can do good.

I find that dwelling on the negative is quite easy; especially when it feels that nothing is gong my own way. We focus on where we are and where we want to be far too often, when really we should be appreciating our moments for what they are. These commandments recgonize you for who you are and where you are right now- and that is perfectly good enough.