I recently spoke with someone who said he is tired of feeling sick and tired all the time but did not know what to do to change his life. I suggested perhaps starting therapy and he said he did not want to have to drive very far to get help. I understand that. The last thing you want to do when getting out of bed is the most you are capable of is drive far to see a therapist.

However, if you want to change your life, you must take steps to change it. Change does not come for free, nor does it happen through wishful thinking. What are you willing to do to improve your own life? Are you ready to do the work of therapy to become the person you always were meant to be and live the life that you deserve?

I have said it before and will continue to say so: Recovery is work and it requires daily effort. In order for you to live your best life, you must be the thing that changes. More often than not, the things around you do not change. You must take steps to change yourself and your life. What are you prepared to do? What are you willing to do?

Recovery often involves more than simply talking to a therapist or counselor. Oftentimes, recovery means meeting with a primary care physician or psychiatrist to discuss how medication might be employed in your wellness plan. Perhaps you also need to change your diet and start incorporating physical activity into your recovery. Mental wellness and physical wellness are tied together. What are you willing to do to improve your life?

Many people who come to therapy think their therapist or counselor will give them the answers they seek. We can help you find the answers, but more often than not, the answers are inside you. Let’s work on finding those answers together. What can you do to help find the answers? Your life is entirely up to you but we can help you build the life you deserve. What are you willing to do?

If you are sick and tired of feeling sick and tired, there are steps you can take to feel better about yourself and your life. Reach out. There are people who are willing and able to help you. Take small steps to improve your diet. Speak with your doctor about starting an exercise program. And ask yourself: What am I willing to do to improve my own life?