Just like most other human beings who aren't gorgeously wealthy, I wake up early in the morning feeling like shit. It's inevitable. But I think I've found a way to beat this feeling into the dirt. I've taught myself that life is miserable and filled with disappointment and the best way to conquer this is to fight against it. MAKE yourself feel happy. Even if you feel silly or foolish doing it. Life doesn't owe you happiness. Life doesn't owe you shit. You have to be able to fake it to make it real. Once you realize that a lot of the shit we as people put up with on a daily basis is meaningless, it becomes harder to really sulk about it. You're single and lonely? Revel in the fact that you're capable of being alone because there are some people out there that simply can't stand to be alone AT ALL and leech onto other people they don't even like just for company. You hate your job? Good. That means you aren't a robot. As long as you have enough money to feed and clothe yourself and/or your loved ones, today is a good day. I know I'm running off topic but I like to add as much into posts like these because I know there are people who read these threads truly looking for answers. You just got to live it. Live within the moment. No that doesn't mean blow your life savings on that new boat you want. Unless of course you're prepared to deal with the repercussions. It means to breathe in the air around you, tighten your jaw and get through the day. One of the biggest problems with people is that we contrast our own lives with those around us. This is futile. Someone will ALWAYS seem better looking, happier or more successful. But that's because you're only seeing the "highlight reel" of their lives while comparing it to the "bloopers" of your own. We're all suffering in our own little way. No need to make yourself suffer anymore by overthinking pointless shit. Also, step out of your comfort zone more, because life is uncomfortable and hiding from it is only holding you back. I remember reading someone on reddit say something along the lines of "The worst possible thing that can happen to you in any given situation is death". Once you understand that, a lot of shit just doesn't hold the same weight it once did. Sure that girl you like may think your an awkward dweeb, but is she going to rip your heart out and eat it if you go over there and say hello? Probably not. We're all just trying to find ways to be comfortable in this inhospitable world. Focus on finding your way without listening to the intrusive thoughts we all become accustomed to.