I had a few ‘breaking points’ this week where I felt frustrated, tired and upset.

Working five days a week and trying to sort out my collegeplacement has been more stressful than I imagined.

Then, I had a conversation with my dad about it all.

It was after work as I was cycling home when all I wanted to do was throw the bike in a ditch and get a lift in the car. My head& feet were sore, I got a dissapointing email from a company I really liked, and I knew I had to help out at home with dinner and cleaning when I returned.

My brain was fried.

THEN, I had a conversation with my Dad.

He has a clever way of giving life advice by saying just two words. Whereas, I’m the complete opposite. I turn the tiniest bit of information into a rambling novel with no coherent plot. Yesterday, dad said nine great words after listening to me complain about life being hectic and how people can be so negative (the irony).. He said this:

“When the going gets tough, The tough gets going”

It was exactly what I needed to hear. He explained how people’s negative attitudes and opinions aren’t a reality. He talked about how life get’s tough but that’s just temporary and you need to get tough back at it with a big smile on your face.

After our conversation ended, I jumped straight back on my bike and cycled home. Instead of losing all hope for finding an internship somewhere I liked, I ran to my room and tried again. Then, rather than sitting in pity and lying in my bed all night feeling like poo; I decided to go out with my friends and not let it bother me.

“Just Keep Swimming” – Dori

I overthink. I thought my way into stress and created a little bubble for myself& my bad mood.

It’s an easy thing to do, which is why people can be so negative.

DON’T FALL INTO THAT BUBBLE. 

Smile and keep going; being kind along the way.

If you are kind to life, life will be kind to you.

Here’s two nice videos I found about kindness/motivation.

Over and Out,

Saoirse.