Hey there, friend. Life is a stressful thing, I know. Things may be seeming to pile up to no end, leaving you feeling suffocated. But remember this, you would not take on a task that any part of you thought you couldn't. Even if it's just subconsciously, you believe in yourself and that is all you really need.

"If you can dream it, you can do it." - Walt Disney

Regardless of whatever daunting task you have to complete, you can't count yourself down for the count right away. You can't be your own worst enemy. Go into everything with a clean slate. Don't immediately say "This will be too hard," or "This will never happen," because you are already putting yourself at a disadvantage. Look at people who have been successful and study their habits and just how they became successful.

“Where there is a will, there is a way. If there is a chance in a million that you can do something, anything, to keep what you want from ending, do it. Pry the door open or, if need be, wedge your foot in that door and keep it open.” —Pauline Kael

Put everything into perspective. Maybe something should not be nearly as daunting as you are making it out to be. Or, put more commonly, "Don't make a mountain over mole hill." Talk to friends and family to assess how you are approaching something. Maybe you are putting yourself through more than you have to.

“Press forward. Do not stop, do not linger in your journey, but strive for the mark set before you.” —George Whitefield

Take some time for yourself. Even if you feel that you don't have any time to think or breathe, a quiet walk outside or going to bed early can work wonders for your stress levels and overall mental health. Talk to some friends and settle down for a while until you feel that your mind has been decluttered.

"There will be obstacles. There will be doubters. There will be mistakes. But with hard work, there are no limits.” —Michael Phelps

Of everything in the world, the only thing you can control is you. This includes your mindset, your approach to conflict, and your outlook on others and on life. When life gets hard, remember that having belief in your abilities is all you need. The rest will come. In believing in yourself, you will work hard, work efficiently, and overcome the stress surrounding whatever issue you are dealing with.

“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” —Eleanor Roosevelt

You can do it!!