This should be obvious but...

The only person who can make your life better is you.

Sure someone else can give you a pay rise or car or other gift but that just means that you gave control to someone else again.

Only you can change your life in a way that you choose. Only you can choose to exercise the control of your thoughts and emotions.

Others can aid you or make it more difficult for you, just like the wind can blow at your back or in your face. You set your sail accordingly.

Set your sail to suit the wind and make progress anyway

So today, decide to take one small step towards your goals.

If (like so many) you are not sure of where your goals are then your first job is to determine what they should be.

Decide today to set your sail in spite of the adverse wind that blows against you. Even the smallest progress is a magnificent win for you.