How do you motivate yourself to get out of bed in the morning?
I've been severely depressed for months now, and since I don't have set hours at work (I come and go whenever I want) I'm finding it really hard to get out of bed unless I have an early morning meeting. Does anyone have any tips or advice? They would be greatly appreciated.
I get to see my friends in the morning.
@onedirection1993 ~ That sounds nice 
Thanks for sharing, and take care.
Is it strange if I say fear? Fear of my parents getting mad for not getting out of bed?
@persistentWillow4292 ~ Personally, I do not think that is strange at all. Makes a lot of sense to me, actually, it really does.
With that said, I want to thank you for sharing.
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Again, take care, and thank you for sharing.
It's the fear that if I don't wake up, everything outside will fall apart just like my mental health and I can't allow that.
@Leelask ~ I think your persverence and strength is admirable. I am sorry to hear that you have this fear, and are facing so much. Take care, please know that even though it is a cliche, every day is a new day, and thank you for sharing here. Best to you.
What helps me is listening to something motivational so I Google audio inspirational quotes and meditation
@CaringJoy ~ What a cool idea! 
Thank you for sharing it! 
I remind myself there's always something good in a day.
if I don't get up I'll never know what it is
all it could be is nice weather
or a funny joke someone tells me
it could be that I get no homework from school
it could be my favourite song plays on the radio
either something good is Bound to happen. And the only way to find out. Is to get up.
@Nyx36 ~ I think this is wonderful, thank you for sharing this. Take care.
I like to get up and start the day by doing something that I enjoy doing and that gets my blood pumping (f.ex. Yoga). Also, I keep very short snooze times on my very annoying alarm and only allow myself to turn it off once I have actually left my bed, so I will be severely annoyed every 2 min until I'm up. Another thing I like to do is to plan to dress up and put on makeup, generally make myself look good so as to give myself a little boost. And the last thing I do to motivate myself is to have a really yummy, easy breakfast prepared for me in the kitchen, f.ex. hot chocolate, cake, or if you prefer healthy foods you could always keep a fruit smoothie in the fridge.
I hope this helps a tiny little bit. Take care!
@UmbrElla1413 ~ Sounds like you have a lot of ideas that work for you, and I think that is great! Thank you for sharing them with us, and now I really want to try yoga! 
@Lilylistens Thank you :) <3 It's always good to hear that a post has been a bit helpful :)
Luckily I am a morning person. I think the best motivation is to have breakfast, youe bag and your outfit ready the night before. No effort needed and less of a rush
@Zirc0n ~ These sound like great ideas, to me! Thank you for sharing.
Right now the gym motivates me! Getting a workout in early gets me going and feel so positive!
@TheWednesday ~ That is awesome to hear! Go you!
It's the thought that no matter how insignificant I feel, I might have the chance to be significant... just for that day and maybe only for a second.
Hey, @Von2am
I think that is really pretty awesome....thank you for sharing.
I wake up with only one purpose. ...not to be fired
@Ambitiousstallion ~ I can see where not wanting to be fired would indeed be a big motivator to get out of bed. Thank you for sharing, and take care. ps: I sincerley hope some things that bring you happiness will soon come your way, and add more reasons for you to feel motivated to get out of bed...and again, take care.