Mondays are hard.

Really hard.

Especially when your weekend was less than relaxing. Oftentimes, I find it difficult to get through the dreary, exhausting first day of the week. I find myself pointing out all the awful things that have happened or exist in the world as if Monday is somehow magnifying these things in my life.

The problem with this, though, is that it doesn't exactly make you chipper and ready to conquer your day when you spend all your time thinking about all the bad stuff that's happening around you. So, today, in honor of Monday, I've listed 10 things that will brighten up your manic Monday.

1. There are only four more weekdays left.

We will totally make it through. Maybe. We'll probably survive.

2. The sun is probably going to come up tomorrow.

It's gonna be beautiful, man.

3. People are getting married, falling in love, and having babies right now.

Maybe you're sitting in your bed, eating ice cream, and watching Season 11 of Grey's Anatomy for the eighteenth time, but somewhere out there, love is winning.

4. There are so many dogs left to pet in the world.

Even if you are SO done with people, there are always going to be sweet, wonderful dogs.

5. There are so many icecreams left to eat.

6. Summer is on its way!

7. If you're exhausted today, tonight's sleep is going to be even better.

It's gonna feel so good to fall into your bed tonight.

8. Only 37 Mondays left.

You've already gotten through 16 Mondays!

9. Time is continuing to tick on, even if it feels like it isn't.

You're totally making progress.

10. You might get to eat pizza today?!

Everyday is a new oppourunity to get pizza. For that, we soldier on.