Rut: a habit or pattern of behavior that has become dull and unproductive but is hard to change. AKA my current middle name. When life is too overwhelming and my brain is highly overstimulated, I end up in a rut. With the chaos of politics and tragedies in our country right now, it's hard to avoid such a pattern. I've lost a lot of creativity and motivation (which explains why this article contains very little thought... sorry). This laziness can be expressed by a single GIF: Selena Gomez quoting her new song, saying, "I mean I could but why would I want to?" I feel you, girl. I have found this to be my new motto and comeback to everything anyone says ever. Here are just a few ways I have put it to good use:

1. It's time to stop watching Netflix.

2. Stop writing articles that don't contribute anything to society.

3. Stop being such an outspoken feminist.

4. Vote for Trump.

5. Why don't you get off your phone and go outside?

6. Stop responding with only this GIF.

7. Clean up your act.

8. Stop spending money.

9. Stop procrastinating and get work done.

10. Try.