When the going gets tough, the tough get going.
When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Get…Netflix binging?
Sure, inspirational quotes are akin to adding sprinkles to the complex dessert that is life – delightful, vibrant, but possibly concealing an excessive amount of sweetness. Today’s chosen flavor? The timeless, “When the going gets tough, the tough get going” by Joseph Kennedy. Is it motivating? Absolutely. But let’s face it, there are moments when, instead of getting tough, the tough opt for a delightful distraction, perhaps in the form of a Friends marathon.
Picture this: Your day started with a flat tire, followed by a boss who’s channeling their inner Darth Vader, and now your computer crashes with all your work unsaved. Suddenly, Kennedy’s mantra booms in your head like a judgmental librarian, while you mutter, “Going? The only place I’m going is under the covers with a gallon of ice cream and Phoebe Buffay.”
But hey, here’s the thing: Netflix-binging heroes are heroes too. Sometimes the fiercest battles are fought not on battlefields, but on your couch, armed with remote controls and fueled by questionable comfort food choices.
So, when life throws you a curveball harder than a toddler with a Nerf gun, remember:
- Couch potatoes are warriors in disguise. Acknowledge the urge to binge, embrace it, then maybe pick a show with some inspirational value (Gilmore Girls, anyone?).
- Baby steps count. Replying to one email, taking a five-minute walk, heck, even remembering to eat a vegetable – these are victories in the land of the overwhelmed.
- Toughness comes in sweatpants. Sometimes it’s a steely glare, sometimes it’s a snot-filled sob fest. Who’s anyone to doubt your toughness.
Hey there, lift that chin, my comfy friend (or your cozy sweatpants, whichever suits the mood). When life throws its curveballs, the resilient might find solace in a Netflix binge. Yet, rest assured, they’ll rise and conquer, albeit in their own wonderfully chaotic, laughter-filled, pajama-clad style. Now, that, my pals, is a triumph that deserves a celebration!
Now, if you’ll excuse me, I have a date with Central Perk and a deadline (okay, maybe after two more episodes). Wish me luck!
