Tired? Fatigued? Exhausted? Something more...?

I probably come across upwards of 50 people on a day-to-day basis that I actually converse with, not just see or pass by. More and more, I'm noticing this trend happening:

Me: "Hey   (insert name here)  ,  how are you?"
Person 1-50: "Tired."

Now, when this occurs in the evening, or after a double shift at work, I get it. But, I see it in the early morning, late morning, afternoon, early evening...all day. People are tired all the damn time!

WAKE UP! 

Why are you tired? Are you really "tired" or is it something else? Take a moment to check in with yourself, and see how you're REALLY feeling. Are you sad? Are you anxious? Are you angry?

Go ahead, check in, I won't watch....

Now, let me tell you what I think is going on; we don't do this enough. This self-checking-in thing. A typical person has this kind of day:

1. Get up
2. GO!
3. Get ready
4. GO!
5. Work
6. GO!
7. Home
8. Sleep

Sometimes, a few meals and snacks are sprinkled in there (and often not) but there's more to living than eating. You need MORE! Where's the time for you? What things do you enjoy doing and why are you NOT doing those things? Why are you working yourself to the bone for someone else's dream? What about your dreams? Last time I checked, this was YOUR life! Believe it when I tell you that you have a choice. We are brainwashed to believe that we can't afford to live the life we want, that we are not worthy, that it's not possible, that we have to suffer through depressing and miserable jobs until we're old and crippled and THEN we get to retire and enjoy life....ummm.....WHAT? No, thanks.

Here's a reality check for you: That is bullshit. Anyone is capable of living the life they want. Anyone. We've all heard the stories of people rising from the ashes to live out their dreams. Think that's "luck"? It's not! And it's not as difficult as most people are led to believe it is. Fear is the only thing holding you back.


So, instead of:

1. Get up
2. GO!
3. Get ready
4. GO!
5. Work
6. GO!
7. Home
8. Sleep

Try:

1. LIVE