“It’s a brand new day, but I don’t know how to even begin…”

Another day, another chance at life – to create and to live it on your own terms.

Yet, here you are, burying your head under your pillow as your alarm strikes and wishing that it would just go off on its own.

You would rather hide away instead of boldly jumping out of bed and face the day fearlessly.

When was the last time you lifted a pen or brush to write, to draw, to paint? Showed up for practice? Worked out? Wrote a song? Played your instrument? Became the top agent at work? Went out with friends for brunch or coffee?

I bet you don’t remember anymore. Being stuck in this pit of darkness might feel like Day 1 all over again, but really, the days have already passed and you still have no idea how to even begin.

You snooze the alarm for another 5 minutes, and maybe even hoped that you won’t have to go to work.

“What excuse should I use to skip work today?”

Knowing that you just can’t skip work today, you drag yourself out of bed and onto the kitchen.

There must be at least coffee to keep you energized.

“Forget about breakfast, I’m late.”

Looks like staring at your bathroom wall and mirror has been your hobby recently.

You have so many thoughts that you can’t even begin to sort them out anymore – so you zone out in the middle of whatever you’re doing.

“Why would you even bother to dress up nicely today, you’re already late. Just comb your hair, grab your coat, bag and keys and go to work.”

Then –

Finally, you made it to work.

“Same old, same old. Just gotta get through the day.”

You are hanging by a thread, and forcing good outcomes out of your lame day, hoping not to screw up at work.

It makes your head hurt. It throbs so bad.

And it’s gonna be like that for the rest of your day until you go home.

You no longer feel like going out for afterwork small talks or drinks.

You go home, and there’s not even any healthy food on your counter. You grab the easy to cook food and watch TV.

Do you even have any idea how you managed to get through the day?

Everyday feels like survival.

But –

Know that this feeling is valid. This is a phase in your life where waves of anxiety, apathy and depression hits you.

You want to change but you can’t even manage to get yourself up without feeling bummed out about your existence.

What could be the reason why you’re rock bottom? What do you have to do to pull yourself through?

YOU. HAVE. TO. BELIEVE. IN. YOURSELF. THAT. YOU. CAN. CHANGE. THE. DIRECTION. OF. YOUR. LIFE.

The first step comes from within.

You have to be able to make yourself believe that you are capable of turning your life around.

Transformation is not an overnight thing. You have to take it one step at a time. And by believing in yourself that you can get out of your own misery, you are already one step closer to a brand new life.

Where you can finally –

Live in happiness and peace

Enjoy other people’s company

Explore new hobbies

Discover your talent

Stand out

And just simply shine.