Sometimes, we need help when we’re feeling down. Below, I’ve provided a list of some reasons to push through the pain and sadness you might be experiencing right now. All of these reasons resonate with me in some way, and I hope at least a couple resonate with you, too.
Please come back to this page when you’re not feeling well, and pick a couple of reasons that matter to you. Spend a few minutes with your eyes closed, focusing on your breathing and visualizing those reasons.
Better days will come, I promise.
- You still haven’t met all of the people who will love you and accept you.
- There’s at least one other person out there who is relying on you right now, or who will rely on you in the future.
- You’re not finished growing as a person.
- There are more beautiful and peaceful hikes through the woods to do.
- You have family members who love you very much.
- You inspire at least one other person.
- There is so much more delicious food out there that you haven’t made or eaten.
- Remember those times where you told yourself you’ve “never laughed that hard?” You will have more of those moments.
- That was not the happiest you will ever be.
- Someone out there wants to give you a hug.
- You haven’t found your next favorite coffee shop, bar, or restaurant.
- Animals. There’s some fluffy, soft animals out there that you haven’t pet yet.
- You haven’t taken your favorite photograph yet.
- Someone else needs to hear your story.
- Many people say that their most recent year was their happiest year of their lives – life will keep getting better.
- The thrill of roller coasters will never get old, and amusement parks are going to continue building even more thrilling rides.
- It’s never as bad as you make it out to be in your head.
- You will be able to share some of your favorite movies and TV shows with someone else who likes them just as much as you do.
- Depression and anxiety are common and treatable.
- Feelings of guilt and shame do not last forever.
- Your body is so beautiful.
- There are hobbies and skills you have yet to develop which you will find fulfilling.
- I would miss you if you were gone.
- Frosted cupcakes, cookies, and ice cream.
- Virtual reality is going to continue to improve, and you’re going to be able to play better games in VR.
- You will continue to refine your sense of purpose.
- You won’t always feel like you have to censor yourself.
- Other people will fully accept you for who you truly are.
- More intense and pleasurable moments of sex and intimacy are coming your way.
- You will find ways to manage your physical pain.
- You will receive more good news.
- The sun will come out tomorrow and you will be able to feel its warmth.
- Rejection is a sign of progress.
- I am proud of you.
- There are so many more opportunities for you to cuddle with people who want to cuddle with you.
- Driving with the windows down on a cool summer night.
- The negative thoughts you have about yourself are lies.
- Your next paycheck is coming.
- You will look out over the ocean again.
- You still haven’t seen the stars at their brightest in the sky.
- The James Webb Telescope will produce pictures of the universe you can’t even imagine.
- Snow days.
- There will be so many more dinners with your friends or family where you will have fulfilling, meaningful conversations.
- Board game developers haven’t come out with your favorite board game yet.
- You’ll get to roleplay as so many more characters and have fun doing it.
- Exercise feels so good, especially after you’re finished with a workout.
- Running down a hotel hallway and feeling like you’re going 300mph.
- Every new place you live will feel more like home.
- Listen to your favorite song on repeat and notice how it makes you feel.
- You matter.