r/Positivity • u/HotMeringue2473 • 1d ago

I’m going to do it.

I’m going to turn my life over. I have been so down for the past year, and i recently got this unexpected and persistent sense of will to live. I want to live, not survive. I want to improve my physical health, i want to get my life back on track and i will.

My life doesn’t have to suck

Edit: thanks for the support everyone! I wish you all the best.
I had this realisation about 6 days ago, so it definitely isn’t a long time, i still expect this initial feeling to tone down a little (which is okay and natural)

My main focus is keeping and executing my own promises to myself, some days have bigger promises that cause a little friction inside (such as starting to run, doing school work, meeting up with friends) other days have smaller commitments.
I wrote down all my goals/ activities/ responsibilities and choose a couple things each week to commit to. Even if i fail, it doesn’t matter as long as i show up.

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u/Certain_Month_8178 1d ago

Keep referring back to this post on the hard days.
Refer back to this post on the easy days too.
Give yourself credit for every step you take towards these goals

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u/HotMeringue2473 1d ago

I definitely will! One thing i like to keep in mind is that i have been in a bad spot mentally for a year, so of course there are some habits that i created in the past year that will be a bit tougher to break. But the chage doesn’t have to be perfect, it just has to be there in the smallest ways

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u/Lookkah 1d ago

the only thing keeping yourself from inner peace is yourself, no matter how bad your circumstances are. you can do it champ 💪🏼✨❤️🌱🤲🏼

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u/HotMeringue2473 1d ago

This is so true! Thank you🩷

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u/50_and_Holding 1d ago

You are an amazing encouragement to so many, you have no idea…

Thank you

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u/HotMeringue2473 1d ago

Thank you! I didn’t know my post would encourage people. I truly hope the best for everyone!

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u/RationalGardenGnome 1d ago

Hell yeah. Thanks for the post you’re helping to lift me up

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u/HotMeringue2473 1d ago

Wish you the best! You can do this🩷

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u/Hatchetface1705 1d ago

This song was my anthem when my life needed to change. I played and sang it every day and it worked beautifully. Listen loud and good luck 😬 https://youtu.be/uma0WjecyKE?is=D1-URYcrSloknaBa

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u/Latter_Key8112 1d ago

Omg Paul!!! ❤️

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u/Hatchetface1705 1d ago

I love him too ❤️

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u/Latter_Key8112 1d ago

His entire first solo album was AMAZING

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u/Hatchetface1705 1d ago

It really was. I’ve not heard it in donkeys years, time for a replay 😬

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u/Lemon_Trees-22 1d ago

I’ve never heard it until right now I listened to it it’s a great song! Thank you for posting that

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u/Hatchetface1705 1d ago

You’re so welcome 😬

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u/HotMeringue2473 1d ago

Thank you! One of my favourites is pocket full lf sunshine haha

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u/kgutzler5 1d ago

Me too!

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u/HotMeringue2473 1d ago

We can do this!

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u/a_new_level_CFH 1d ago

It won't.It's a choice , and you've made it

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u/Palm_Springs25 1d ago

And remember - you are worth it! 💯

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u/HotMeringue2473 1d ago

We all are! Thank you🩷

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u/Buttercup-Panda 1d ago

sending you all the good vibes to do so.

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u/about_bruno 1d ago

❤️❤️❤️

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u/Lemon_Trees-22 1d ago

Excellent ! You have done the hardest part admit that your down that things are not good and have chosen to change things for the better! It’s small steps every day just keep going forward and doing your best ! Keep a notebook to show your progress! To keep achieving! And most of all because I’m physically ill take care of your health, physical, emotional and metal needs.

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u/Complete-Button-6966 1d ago

Need this energy again, was going through some mental battles lately, but everytime i give myself chances, never giving up