When You Hit Rock Bottom: Get Up and Get Real
- Rob Phillips
- Oct 7, 2024
- 4 min read
Hitting rock bottom is one of the worst feelings in the world. You’re overwhelmed, embarrassed, and angry—mostly at yourself. But this isn’t where your story ends. You can either stay down and wallow in your situation or decide to get up and FIGHT BACK!
It’s time to get real about how you got here and what you’re going to do to get out. The truth is, no one’s coming to save you. This is your life, and it’s up to YOU to change it.
You’re at Rock Bottom—Now What Are You Going to Do About It?
Rock bottom looks different for everyone. For some, it’s losing a job, for others, it’s a failed relationship or spiraling into addiction. Maybe it’s realizing you’re stuck in the same destructive patterns OVER and OVER. Whatever it is, the feeling is the same—you’re at your lowest point, and you don’t see a way out. It’s rough, no doubt about it. But if you’re reading this, it means you’re still here, and that means you’ve got a shot at turning things around.
The hard part? You’ve got to be brutally honest with yourself about where you are. No more pretending things aren’t as bad as they are. You’ve hit the wall, and the only way forward is to OWN IT.
Stop Making Excuses
Here’s the deal: excuses are easy. Blaming someone else for your problems? Easier. But the truth is, you’re the only one responsible for your life. Sure, bad things happen that are out of your control, but how you respond to them is entirely on you. Stop blaming your circumstances, your past, or the people around you. That won’t get you anywhere!
Making excuses only prolongs your suffering. You’re stuck in a cycle of "what ifs" and "if onlys." But here’s the thing—those excuses won’t fix anything. They just keep you in the same place, feeling sorry for yourself. If you want to climb out of rock bottom, you need to drop the excuses and take responsibility for your part in where you are right now. This is your life. If you want it to change, you have to do the work.
Get Real About Where You Are
So, you’ve hit rock bottom. Now what? It’s time to get real about where you are and how you got there. No more sugar coating, no more dodging the truth. Take a hard look at your choices, habits, and behaviors that led you to this point. Maybe it’s your inability to ask for help when you need it. Maybe you keep sabotaging yourself by making the same mistakes over and over. Whatever it is, you need to face it.
It’s not about beating yourself up or drowning in guilt. It’s about taking ownership of your life. You have to get brutally honest with yourself if you want to see any real change. This is the moment where you decide whether to stay stuck or start climbing your way out.
Take Responsibility
Here’s the tough part: no one is going to pull you out of this but you. You are responsible for where you go from here. Waiting around for someone to fix your life is a waste of time. It’s on you to get up, and take ACTION!
Taking responsibility doesn’t mean blaming yourself for everything. It means recognizing that your choices have consequences and that you’re in control of what happens next. YES, it sucks that you’re in this situation. YES, it’s going to be hard. But if you want things to change, you have to take responsibility for your life. You got yourself here, and now it’s time to get yourself out.
Ready to stop making excuses and start doing the work? It’s time to get real, take responsibility, and take action. No one else is going to do it for you. If you need real accountability and someone to push you, book a session with us today. Stop talking about change and start living it. Your climb out of rock bottom starts now—what are you waiting for?
Start Small, but Start Now
Rebuilding your life feels overwhelming, but you don’t have to fix everything overnight, and you’re never going to feel fully "ready." Stop waiting for the perfect moment— IT DOESN’T EXIST. Pick one thing, no matter how small, and take action. Set a daily routine, make your bed, go for a walk—just do something.
You’re not going to wake up tomorrow with a magically fixed life. That’s not how this works. It’s going to take time, grit, and discipline. But every small step you take gets you one step closer to climbing out of rock bottom. No more excuses, no more waiting—just start. Even if it’s messy, even if it’s uncomfortable—start now. Progress is progress, and it’s on you to make it happen.
Choose Real Support—Not Enablers
Let’s be real—you can’t dig yourself out of rock bottom alone. Isolation is your enemy, and so are the people who let you coast, make excuses, or encourage your bad habits. You need support, but not just any support. You need people who are going to push you, hold you accountable, and demand better from you.
Find the people who ACTUALLY care about your progress. Whether it’s a therapist, a coach, or a friend who isn’t afraid to be honest with you, you need someone who will call you out when you’re slipping and won’t let you off the hook. This isn’t the time for people who will just nod along and tell you what you want to hear. You need honesty and accountability—people who will push you to keep going even when it’s tough.
CHOOSE WISELY. The people in your corner matter, and they can either be the ones who help you rise or the ones who keep you stuck.
The Power of Consistency
Hitting rock bottom didn’t happen overnight, and getting back up won’t either. The only way you’re going to get through this is by being consistent. It’s not about big, flashy changes. It’s about showing up for yourself every single day, even when it’s hard, even when you don’t feel like it.
You don’t need motivation—you need DISCIPLINE. Motivation fades. Discipline is what keeps you going when you’d rather quit. Build consistency in your actions, whether it’s sticking to a new routine, following through on your commitments, or showing up for therapy. Every day you stick with it, you’re making progress, even if it doesn’t feel like it. The results will come if you stay consistent.
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