Midweek Thoughts 1/17/2018

This Wednesday, I’m feeling a bit down. And that’s normal. The question is, how fast do you get back up?

I didn’t even feel like posting anything, because I didn’t have that motivation.

It’s like everything is getting to my nerves. Not having time to write, trying to make time, sick of not being in the right mood to write when I happen to carve a bit of time.

Everything is off.

Most times when this happens, I just let it be. I go to sleep and when I wake next morning that energy and drive is there.

There will always be those days when one feels everything is against them. Too many competing to become writers, no time, groups and cliques who make you feel inferior. I can go on, just insert anything that brings you down. But those things are nothing!

Are you enjoying yourself? Are you doing what you want to do, your dream?

Be aware, as well, there will be those who will try to bring you into that negative state of mind, because they may be jealous of what you’re accomplishing--it can even be a family member.

Ugh.

One thing I like to think of, and it may be a bit cheesy to some, but I love the scene and how it came across. In Rocky Balboa. The part that’s great goes like this: it ain't about how hard you hit. It's about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward. How much you can take and keep moving forward. That's how winning is done! Now if you know what you're worth then go out and get what you're worth. 

The link to the full quote is Here

What brings you down, and what do you do when you feel blue?

Let me know in the comment section below, or on Twitter @Wcmarchese

WCM

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