Ladies, let’s be real. Some days, life feels like that one mascara wand that clumps all your lashes together no matter how carefully you apply it. One minute, you’re on top of the world, planning your empire, and the next, you’re contemplating if you even have the energy to shower. Sound familiar? Yeah, same.
But here’s the thing – giving up is not an option. (Okay, maybe for that DIY project you started six months ago, but not for life.) So, if you’re currently running on caffeine, stress, and questionable life choices, here are six ways to drag yourself out of the slump and keep going.
1. Romanticize Your Life Like You’re the Main Character
Look, if Hollywood can make an entire franchise about a girl choosing between a vampire and a werewolf, then your life is definitely worthy of some main-character energy.
How to do it:
- Play a dramatic playlist while walking through the grocery store (instant movie moment).
- Light candles and journal your thoughts like you’re writing the next bestselling memoir.
- Drink water from a fancy glass and pretend you’re in a Parisian cafe, contemplating your next adventure.
Why? Because when you see your life as epic, you’re more likely to keep going.
2. Remember Why You Started (No, Really, Dig Deep)
You didn’t put up with years of group projects, awkward small talk, and overpriced iced lattes just to throw in the towel now. Whether you started that degree, business, fitness journey, or personal glow-up for a reason, remind yourself of it.
How to do it:
- Write a letter to your past self and tell her why she started.
- Stick post-it notes around your room with reminders like “You did not survive high school just to quit now.”
- Make a vision board so aesthetically pleasing that even Pinterest would be jealous.
3. Set Ridiculously Small Goals (Because We Love a Win)
Some days, even getting out of bed feels like an Olympic sport. So, instead of aiming for “conquer the world”, start with “conquer the next five minutes.”
How to do it:
- Instead of “finish the entire project,” try “write one sentence.”
- Instead of “clean my whole apartment,” go with “put away one thing.”
- Instead of “get my life together,” try “survive today.” (Progress is progress!)
Small wins add up, and soon, you’ll be back in full boss mode.
4. Trick Yourself With a Timer (Because Motivation is a Liar)
If you wait to feel like doing something, you might be waiting forever (looking at you, laundry pile). Instead, use the 5-minute rule: tell yourself you only have to do something for 5 minutes.
How to do it:
- Set a timer and do literally anything productive for 5 minutes. Cleaning, writing, working out, whatever.
- Chances are, once you start, you’ll keep going because your brain loves momentum.
- If after 5 minutes you still want to quit? Fine. At least you did something.
5. Give Yourself Permission to Be a Mess (But Keep Moving)
Listen, nobody has it together. Even the people who look perfect on Instagram are crying into their oat milk lattes over something. The trick is to keep going even when you’re a disaster.
How to do it:
- Accept that some days, all you can do is the bare minimum (and that’s okay).
- Stop comparing your blooper reel to someone else’s highlight reel.
- If all else fails, put on your comfiest hoodie and tell yourself, “I can do hard things.”
6. Reward Yourself Like You’re a Toddler
You know how kids get gold stars for doing literally anything? Do that for yourself.
How to do it:
- Finished a task? Snack break.
- Got through a stressful conversation? Bubble bath.
- Survived the day? Netflix binge.
Bribery works, even on adults. Use it wisely.
Final Thoughts: You Got This (Even If You Don’t Feel Like It)
Life is chaotic, exhausting, and full of questionable decisions (like why we ever thought low-rise jeans were a good idea). But you? You are a warrior in sweatpants, pushing through one messy, beautiful day at a time.
So, take a deep breath, romanticize the heck out of your next cup of coffee, and keep going. Your future self is already cheering you on.
