As cheesy as this sounds life is a roller coaster ride. There are ups and downs. Although, sometimes life just seems to be going down. Whatever comes up, must go down which means the ride must come up at some point. For some, it doesn’t seem like their cart will ever reach the top of the hill. This article is for those people…

Every life and every person is different and unique in their own way and they are a part of the very existence we all live in. That means that every single person in this huge world is important to our existence. No matter how you feel, how many times you have messed up or how many times you have been hurt… you are important. There is always somebody out there who loves you and cares for you, just like there is always somebody out there who doesn’t like you. Nobody is perfect which means you can’t please everybody.

The only person who must like you is you. If you look in the mirror and you don’t like yourself then try and find out who you want to be and learn to love yourself. Because in a life full of ups and downs, twist and turns, you are what you got. The person who challenges you, hurts you and puts you down sometimes…is you; which means you are the only one who can fix it.

Sometimes you may feel like you are in this rut where you don’t want to start your day or get out of bed because you are tired of smiling and pretending everything is okay. Even if it might not feel like it, it is worth getting out of bed. Do what you can, get out of bed, go for a walk or listen to music and try your hardest. The best way you can fix your life and this constant cycle you are in is to live it. Change your scenery, surround yourself with the good things in life and do what you love. Sometimes it’s okay to be selfish and take care of yourself. Find the little things in life that do make you happy no matter how small that may be. It’s honestly the little things that help the most.

Your life and your future depends on you and I promise you are worth it. I know the bad is extremely hard to ignore and it’ll never really go away but if you focus on the good things it can be more than bearable. If you are in this rut right now… start with baby steps.

• Get out of bed and get yourself ready
• Find hobbies you enjoy (hiking, reading, listening to music)
• Plan what you want to do with your life
  • Think of a career
  • Who you want to be
  • What do you what your imprint to be on the world
• Get a new perspective
  • Surround yourself with people who have been where you are because odds are a lot of people go through this too and are also keeping quiet
• Whenever you get a panic/anxiety attack first rule is: Breathe
  • Listen to music, or a calming podcast and just focus on it
  • Clear your mind and focus on your breathing
• Remember what is good
  • Remember the people who love you
  • Remember the happiest days of your life
  • Know that it is possible to be that happy again
• Focus on yourself

This is from a movie… but this quote has always stuck in my mind and has been one of my favorite movie quotes of all time because it makes you think.

“And finally this question, the mystery of whose story it will be. Of who draws the curtain. Who is it that chooses our steps in the dance? Who drives us mad? Lashes us with whips and crowns us with victory when we survive the impossible? Who is it, that does all these things?

Who honors those we love for the very life we live? Who sends monsters to kills us and at the same time sings that we will never die? Who teaches us what’s real and how to laugh at lies? Who decides why we live and what we’ll die to defend? Who chains us? And holds the key that can set us free… It’s you. You have all the weapons you need. Now fight”

(Sucker Punch)