You know that feeling when you wake up in the morning dreading the day? Nobody seems to understand or care what you've been going through. This "Poor Me" syndrome can be tough to cure! Especially when the world seems bleak and friends only seem to come around when life is good. Well, I'm no expert as they say, but I do have a few tips and links to articles that may just refresh your spirit and help you overcome the feeling of self doubt and bitterness most lonely people feel.
#1 Walk It Off!
Yes, that's right. Put on your happy pants and get out there. I personally find that after an 1/2 hour walk I feel energized, aligned and more positive. I do my best thinking on walks and when I happen to bump into neighbors or friends, It always brightens my day! If you feel embarrassed walking alone, take your dog if you have one. Of course only walk where you feel safe, and only talk to people if you feel comfortable! I always carry Mace just in case! Teehee. The following is a great article that really touches on the importance of daily excercise to stay happy and healthy! http://www.medicinenet.com/walking/article.htm
#2 Sign OFF
These days social media has become the main source of our daily interactions with people. I think we all know that the persona people present on various websites are very different from the real deal. I remember seeing a very funny clip on Portlandia where the two main actors of the skit proceeded to post all sorts of amazing and fun pictures on their social networking sites, while in reality they were having a horrible, exhausting weekend getaway! Sometimes just turning off all your devices or staying away from networking for a few days helps. It allows one to spend some time in quiet thought...or better yet encourages one to actually go out and see people. Here's another great article that struck a chord with me personally. http://www.symptomfind.com/health/negative-effects-of-social-media/
#3 Be Silly!
Stop taking yourself so seriously! Nobody wants to be around a hum-drum party pooper. So your poor? That's ok, most of us are. Have a Yard Sale. Fighting with the hubby? Hello make-up sex! Car broke down? Go for a walk (see suggestion #1) People at work driving you crazy? Have a glass of wine and chill out! There are always little worries that stack up, and no one solution to solve all the problems in life. Guess what? It's ALWAYS going to be that way! If you try to control every little thing you'll only exhaust yourself further and waste precious time that you could be using to mend relationships and participate in hobbies that truly fulfill you! When you let go and give in to your inner child, people WILL be drawn to you. Then you can build new, wonderful relationships effortlessly! Here's a link to help you find that inner child. http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/now-is-everything/200909/how-awaken-your-inner-child
We all need a wake-up call once in a while, I know I do! So take a walk, take a break and stop being so serious! Oh, and don't forget! The power of the universe is in your hands... so go out there and live! XO
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