Sometimes life is hard. Sometimes you want to spend the day wrapped in seven blankets and surrounded by a dozen pillows. Sometimes being a productive human is the last thing you want to do. But sometimes, it's a Wednesday morning, your 6:35 alarm went off, and you have to shower, make yourself presentable, eat breakfast, and get to work. Here's what to do on those days.

1. Get up.

Throw the blankets off. Push the pillows away. Crawl, roll, or climb out of bed. Put your feet on the floor, and walk into your day. You can do this.

2. Take a cold(er) shower.

I know how tempting it is to take a long, hot shower when you wake up feeling the stress of the world on your shoulders. Do not do it. If you do, you'll stay too long, and the next time you see a clock, you'll only feel more stressed. Instead, wake yourself up with a quick, cold shower. If you can handle that, you can handle the rest of the day.

3. Put on something nice.

Whoever said, "Fake it 'til you make it," was onto something. Feel like wearing sweats? Not today, you won't! Put on the shirt that makes you smile, the pants that make your legs look amazing, and the boots that scream, "I can kick today's ass." Because you're going to do just that.

4. Eat breakfast.

No, excess amounts of sugar does not count. Eat fruit. Eat grains. Eat protein. Be healthy. Feel healthy. Start your day with the breakfast of a champion so you can feel like a champion.

5. Look at the time you have to relax.

Look at that. You managed to be ready for work with time left to spare. What are you going to do with it? Take the stairs instead of the elevator. Color or draw a little bit. Just admire the view from your window. Relax.

Guess what? You have managed to be a productive human when all you wanted to do was stay in bed. You did it. It took five steps, and you took so many toward a great day. Smile, laugh, and be happy. You deserve it. You deserve this.