Wake Me Up: Morning Positivity - Morning Motivation - Powering Through Tough Times

Episode Date: October 5, 2022

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If you'd like to enjoy Wake Me Up completely ad-free and get access to exclusive bonus content, check out the link in the show notes for the Wake Me Up premium feed. Hey there, and welcome to Wake Me Up. I'm your host, Tyler, as always, and I'm so thrilled that you've joined me here today. Keeping on our theme with this week, we're going to be talking about getting through tough times. It seems like a lot of people, myself included, have had some rough moments lately. We all have these sour times in life. It can't always be sunny and perfect.

In times of darkness, it's often hard to see a way out, and it can be pretty tempting just to throw your hands in the air and give up. But the truth is, sometimes the only way to reach the light is to roll your sleeves up and power through to the other side. Before we begin, take a moment just for yourself. Zoom out on your life. On everything you've done to get where you are right now. I'm sure you've had struggles.

You might even be struggling at this very moment. But you've always made it through. Despite what's been thrown your way, you've gotten past setbacks every single time. You're here in the present, and that's what matters. Anything you're facing now or in the future, you'll make it through just the same. Now, let's take a few breaths together.

So inhale, filling up, and appreciating all of the inner strength you have today. And then release on your exhale, letting go of any negative thoughts about things you can't do. Once more now, inhale, filling up with your own power. Exhale, letting go of any negativity. Great. Now you can feel free to get your morning going, whether that's making coffee, going for a walk, whatever you like to do. Meanwhile, let's talk about some ways that you can power through tough times.

And let's start being very frank. We can't sugarcoat it. Life can be tough. It's not always a leisurely walk in the park. And some days, it can even be difficult to imagine getting out of bed. On a small scale, there are everyday things that can get you down. Things that you might avoid doing because you just can't bring yourself to green. your teeth and get through it.

Maybe for you, that's a pile of dirty laundry or dishes that keeps growing each day. Maybe it's something even bigger, like another day with a person or a job that you just can't stand. No matter what it is, we all face problems like this. So what can we do when we wake up in the morning and it feels like getting through another day seems like an impossible task? Well, we have two choices. We can give in to all those feelings of helplessness,

throw in the towel, and give up. And truthfully, it can be a tempting choice. It seems easy, doesn't it? But the ease of that option is a trick. We won't be doing ourselves any favors in the long run if we quit now. If we stay in bed, there's an entire world we're skipping out on. And remember,

Even in bad times, there's good to be found. Today could be the day that you meet the love of your life. You get the job of your dreams, or even see the most beautiful sunset. But these opportunities disappear the second you decide to give up. By choosing to quit, you're choosing to stay stuck where you are right now, and that may not be the place you want to stay. That's why this next choice is the better choice. And that's the choice to get up, out of bed, and confront whatever it is you're facing,

finding a way to power through it. Now I know that's easier said than done, but that's why I'm here to get you motivated and make you feel supported. That's why you have your friends, your family, and a whole network of people who care about you. They can help you remember how to find and use the power that's always inside of you. And aside from simply exerting energy, powering through tough times is mostly a mental game. The first and most important step is to remove any mental blocks you've set for yourself. Your mind is wildly powerful. The second you believe that you can't do something, you've just prevented yourself from being able to do it.

So change that self-talk. You can do it, and I know you can, because you have many times before. Think back through all of the obstacles and setbacks you've overcome. Think on any moments that you didn't believe you would get through something. Times that you almost gave up because it seemed like that was the best option. But through all of these things, somehow you made it through. And you're here today because of it. That alone is proof of your incredible strength.

You've gotten yourself through everything. you've faced so far, and that means you already have everything you need to get through life right now and the future. The evidence is in you, so choose to believe it. Now is the time to roll up your sleeves, show some grit, and put in the work. You've proved that you can do it before, and now is the time for you to do it again. Think about it. Every day you perform tasks that may once have seemed impossible to you. You've beaten the odds time and time again, so give yourself the credit you deserve. You are incredible.

You are powerful, and you are a strong person. I have faith that you can power through whatever life throws at you. And now it's time to show that faith in yourself. Give yourself some grace, and be patient. Just because you're full of strength and power doesn't mean you won't. make mistakes or struggle along the way. And it doesn't mean that you don't deserve a break to catch your breath from time to time. Powering through is no easy task. It takes courage and determination. So instead of getting down on yourself for experiencing a tough time,

try to admire your resilience for even getting up in the morning. It isn't always easy, but you're still living, still climbing the mountain of life. and that's already the first step towards powering through. You'll never fail as long as you don't give up. At times, it can feel like running through a dark tunnel with no end in sight. It can be terrifying, but every tunnel does have light at the end. Nothing lasts forever, and that includes the tough moments too. The only way to reach the good times is to keep going forward.

So pick yourself up and get moving. You may trip and fall, but you can recover. You always have. Bumps and bruises are a part of the journey, so brush yourself off, redirect, and keep moving. I promise it'll only be a matter of time before you find the light. And when you do, you'll be that much more proud to be yourself. Well, friends, that's all for this episode.

Thanks so much for listening. As always, I really appreciate that you're here. I hope this episode got you motivated, and if you are going through tough times, I hope you feel the love and support that I'm trying to share. I've been there recently, too, and I know that we can get through this together. I'll talk to you soon,

and until then, keep powering through, keep being strong, keep being resilient. and do your best to have a fantastic day.