We all have those "down days" when we feel as if nothing can or will go right. For those of us with anxiety or depression then you know exactly what I'm talking about. I'm here to say that everything is going to be okay, no matter how long your slump lasts. Here are some tips on how to keep your mind off the negative aspects in life:
1. Clean!
This may sound completely counterproductive but it does distract you from most things going wrong in life. Studies have shown that having a clean, kept room can help keep the mind at ease.
2. Keep an agenda.
I write everything down. And by everything, I really do mean everything. It helps me look forward to future dates as well as keep me busy in the present time. Really nice agendas help motivate me to use it more often because who would want to waste money like that?
3. Vitamin D
You may very well need some sunshine! After-all, I can't recall a day out with friends or family in the sun when my mood wasn't boosted significantly. A good day at the beach could be just what the doctor ordered.
4. Hit the gym!
No, not the Pokemon Gym. Exercise has been proven to give you a natural high-and if you're like me, you will want to keep going back day after day because that satisfaction I get when I leave feels oh so good!
5. Read a book.
Reading a great novel can completely immerse you in a world other than your own. I get dragged into most books I read and don't often put it down once I pick it up. The time passes by quicker and you'll have a new topic to bring up at work or your next social gathering.
Each day I learn more and more about myself as I try to improve my outlook on life. Use these to start your own list of things to boost your mood like I have!
