Healthy Habits

Heathy Habits

I like to do things that keep me in a positive state of mind. It’s definitely easier some days than others especially now! But when you train yourself to always flip the script or look at things from a bigger picture, it becomes such a habit you just automatically find yourself doing it. Anyone who knows me knows that I look for a silver lining in all situations. It’s just how I handle things at this stage of my life. Call it a behavior modification from over the years, to just who I am.

There are so many little ways you can redirect yourself during the day to find little joys. For me it can be a small daily reminder like using my positive vibes mug while I work, sending out quotes and messages to my family or friends, which reinforces those thoughts and messages within myself. Wearing some of my beautiful bracelets with essential oils on them can also help to keep me smiling during the day. Writing in my journal in the morning of what I’m grateful for, even one small word or phrase. These are all examples of things that we can do regularly to reinforce positive thoughts and feelings.

I’m sure you all have little things that spark your happiness and pull you back into a feeling of gratitude.

Exercise is another great way to help your mood, even if just a stroll outside in your own yard. Being outside, smelling the fresh air taking in the vibrant colors that nature has to offer.  

If I find myself really sad, off or struggling, I try to find someone else in my circle to help. The best way for me to get out of my own ego or negative headspace is to just help someone else. It can be as little as a phone call to check in on someone, sending a card in the mail to going and physically helping out. You cannot remain down while you are lifting others.

“Keep Looking up, that’s the secret to life.”

                       – Charlie Brown

This unprecedented time we are in right now is extremely stressful. The pandemic has changed so many facets of our life it can be hard to juggle our emotions day to day…heck hour by hour some days. We may need to reach out for help more…we may also be needed by others more. We are not though this storm just yet, and it may be awhile before we come out of the other side of this. So, in the meantime lets be kind – supportive – empathetic and sympathetic to the ones around us. We are ALL struggling and stressed out and we ALL have pains in our life to some degree or another at this time. It’s how we handle those pains and adversities. It’s time now to dig deep into our emotional, physical and spiritual toolboxes to get stronger before the upcoming winter. Work like ants gaining the strength and helping one another prepare. It is no time to be a grasshopper and become too complacent and relaxed. We need to work hard together within our own families, communities and our areas to stay healthy and strong and if we are struggling ask for help. And if we feel someone is not themselves – reach out and help. It has been about five months now and things are not getting easier they are getting more “challenging.” We can not compare ourselves to how we are all dealing with the stress. We are unique individuals, lets compare and judge less, and love and support more.    

 We will get through this, but only by helping each other.