According to Sir Isaac Newton’s First Law of Motion, an object at rest will stay at rest and an object in motion will stay in motion unless acted upon by an external force.
I encourage you to resist the urge to stay at rest.
Once in motion, you will find yourself on an exponential path towards success. External forces will often get in your way, but don’t let them stop you in your tracks. It is up to you whether or not you will allow these forces to ruin you. Don’t let yourself fall into the rut of denial. You must be willing to take obstacles head on and face them with a sense of acceptance. Don’t give others the satisfaction that you are struggling. Give yourself a break, but also remember that you are still the one making the change. Everyone is going through something whether you are starting a new job, moving into college, or simply trying to figure out what you want in life. People often let outside forces dictate their happiness but at the end of the day, the only person that can make you happy is you.
So stop sulking in your bed and take charge of your life. Get out there and exercise, go to the library and study for that tough exam you have coming up, and talk to someone if you feel like you can’t do it alone. Take a shower and wear clothes that make you feel beautiful and confident. Wake up every morning five minutes earlier than usual, and use this time to contemplate what you have ahead of you for the day. If you’re stuck in a rut, don’t let yourself stay there. Do something that will change your life. Start with small tasks and work your way up. Go to the gym and workout, even if you can only make it there once or twice a week. Be mindful about what you are putting into your body. Make a list of what you want to accomplish and set goals for yourself. Set dates for when you want to get them done. Everyone has stuff they need to work on; this life isn’t easy. Don’t let other people, situations, and obstacles influence your happiness. The only person who can make you truly happy is yourself.
Sometimes you just need to get up, because getting up is your only option.
