Do Unto Yourself First
Do you struggle to come out of somber and sad moods? As difficult as it may be, it is absolutely essential to try and swing back in the normal and happy routine. In the last few of my posts I am sure my state of mind reflected clearly and as I started to write this post, I thought about a comment left by Mayank of ReviewSaurus on my post on getting rid of the writer’s block, in which he said "I think that [writer's block] mainly comes because of things going around in our lives. If you’ll stay happy, you won’t get the writer’s block frequently but if you are sad or have something else going in your mind then you’ll get writer’s block as often as snow storm in Antarctica!" I find that observation was absolutely true in my case.
Some of my thoughts as I try to get out of the sadness_
- Laugh out loud
- Keep a journal and write your feelings down
- Plan out a day trip and change of scenery will help
- Exercise to keep thinking clear
- Stay optimistic through tough times
- Stick to normal routines and activities
- Don’t feel guilty about having a good time
- Appreciate all the good things in life
- ……………….Anything you might like to add?…………
Funny that, Pearl. I was thinking along those lines today and yes, from a clinical standpoint you are absolutely spot on, Chick o let. Any inclusion I can see is for one to make it a point to have more physical exercise in order to boost one’s inherent feel good hormones, i.e., dopamine levels. Raising one’s cardio levels insures greater oxygen intake and output to the brain providing the person has the physical capacity to do so. It’s amazing how our body functions if we keep things simple, realize that all problems have solutions, and that the power to make ch ch changes are within us, yet, many enjoy the rewards of being drama kings and queens. ~:o) From a clinical standpoint, whenever I’m writing out a treatment plan for the first time on a client, all of the goals include what you have just previously mentioned although professionally speaking, mine are written in greater depth including a client’s medical history.
Oh oh oh, let me add to those thoughts, Pearl. Thoughts are things; choose the good ones.
I do, i was really having a hard time of things last week so i started this new blog and its kind of pulling me through
This wont help getting one of of sadness but I cover some aspects of life in my post
http://www.dannychoo.com/blog_entry/eng/101/Quality+-+not+Quantity/
And this should help keep focused
http://www.dannychoo.com/blog_entry/eng/327/Destination/
Hi Pearl,
I guess I’m one of the lucky ones, I rarely ever feel sad or sombre and it’s great to just get up and out into the fresh air, especially when the sun does decide to show itself (which isn’t often at present) and just go for a casual stroll taking in what’s around me.
Then a trip around the blogosphere to see what’s new, post a few comments and then back to researching for my posts…..my, how the time flies :o)
Hi Saboma -
exercise always helps …. with moods and with health of course…
Hey Glen… blogging can sometimes take our minds off of things - I have done that too.. reading different subjects, interacting with people - sure .. that should be added to the list
thanks for contributing…
Hey Colin … Read my last post @ Being
Aware of Now and some of the comments to it… I am usually a happy person but tragedies do tend to take away that light heartedness somehow… so I’ve been trying to force myself outta that
thanks for always coming by
I appreciate it!!
haha yes alot.Thanks for the tips.I go oito the hospital Thursday afternoon yay:)
How about book some social time. Call someone up.
(saw you at Renny’s and was drawn by your name.
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LOL … you scared me for a sec….:D I thought someone just hacked in my account
‘cuz I’d been reading an article on how someone’s wordpress blog got hacked!! welcome pearl … its nice to have you here ….. yes, thats a great suggestion ….
please, visit again! and stay in touch!
Hey Danny… thanks for the links… i sure will check them out! tc and kit
Hi… I read your blog and it inspired me to write one…I’ve linked to your blog from that one…Check it out at
http://ddragonwoman.blogspot.com/2007/08/on-blogging.html
I woul like to add…”think about the good times you have had” to your list…
Like Glenn I was having a hrad time too….and blogging helps…
Plying myself with good chocolate always helps me
Saboma has the perfect indepth answer for excercise … the body produces natural chemicals when you excercise which naturally uplifts your spirits.
Sometimes just going for a drive without any plan as to where I’m going helps me.
Well, I am going through various steps which people take to come out of that sadness. I listen to loud music..if anything is bothering me.
Music helps me in coming out of those dull moments.
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