You Better Werk: Oh You Mad, huh? Get Pissed and then Get Productive, Duh!

Hey y'all hey!

I have no fun lyrics to greet you guys with, just the real. Here it goes, I moved to New York a few months ago, determined to change my life. When I decided, "That's it! I'm moving to New York!" I was working part-time in retail, while interning (unpaid). While I loved the people I worked with, I was unhappy because I knew that I was capable of doing so much more. I knew I deserved so much more out of life, or so I thought. I never had a 'big girl' job, a salary, never had a 401k, never could stash money to go on vacations with my girls. I literally made enough money to get to and from work...this PISSED ME OFF. However, instead of being pissed I asked my self, "what's holding me back?", I came to the conclusion that among other things, money, or the lack thereof, was a huge obstacle for me. I then decided I need to prioritize my time, no more unpaid internships, my time is too valuable and what I have to offer is worth so much more. I took advantage of all the hours I could get and jump-started my plan by saving every penny I earned.

Let's fast-forward, shall we. Ya girl is PISSED, LIVID, yet again. That 180 life change thing I scoped out-eh, it hasn't happened...YET.

I'm not really sure where I was going with that little "testimony" but I think my point is, it's okay to be pissed. Being upset, being pissed, hell, even being livid, about your circumstances is human; but it's what you do with that anger that pushes you toward your goals. The way I see it; being pissed about your circumstances is sort of a good thing. Being pissed means you're not content, it means your uncomfortable. Have you ever tried sleeping in an uncomfortable position? It didn't last long did it? I don't know about you, but if I'm uncomfortable when I try to sleep, I adjust things; I fluff my pillow, I turn the fan on, I remove my comforter. Do you see where I'm going here?

If you want more out of life, if you're not content with your circumstances; don't just lay in that bed, sis...ADJUST. Life brings unexpected twists, turns and events that we will be PISSED about, I mean Mimi slave crying in the arms of Stevie J pissed--but you can't just be pissed and deal with it. Go ahead vent, scream in a pillow, cry it out but don't wallow in your pity. Get pissed and then GET PRODUCTIVE.Maybe this involves adjusting your resume, making adjustments to your schedule to make time to apply for jobs, adjusting your eating habits, etc.

Use your fury as fuel because when there's a will, there's a way. Here's the best thing about those moments when you're feeling down and out; the only place left to go from there, is up. I know that is so corny and cliche, but I'm so serious. So you didn't get that promotion, that job never called you back, you caught your man creepin' in your homegirls' DM's, get PISSED and then get PREPARED for the next opportunity. Miss one next fifteen one comin'! Yes, that goes for career opportunities and dudes too!

Maybe you need to set your standards higher, maybe your limiting yourself, there are so many reasons as to why you're not attracting the things you want out of life, but you damn sure won't attract them if your solution is just to just be mad about it and go about your business.To be honest, if you're upset about a situation in your life; relationship, career, school, whatever--and you have yet to do anything in attempt to change your situation, you deserve to be in that situation. Yeah, I said it and you can stay mad.

I know one thing, I'm not only mad about finances but I'm mad about this little pudge that's creeping up, lol, so I will be getting up an hour early to do crunches. Now that's enough of me telling you all of my business. What are you pissed about? Go ahead, let me know what's tea! This is a serious question, feel free to use my comments as a place to vent and when you're finished logout and draft that plan of how you're going to slay this week!