NOW is the time to see the opportunities that 2020 has brought. Yes the evenings are darker and the media is full of doom. I could go on… But we have a choice to focus on the challenges or potential. Proactive actions, thoughts and people lift our spirit and positivity.
Here are some simple steps which will help create good vibes. Aim for success, Choose something that you can do without too much effort. Add, or change as needed.
1. MAINTAIN/BOOST YOUR MOOD
- Use a lamp that imitates natural sunlight.
- Take regular exercise, walk daily, practice yoga/qigong
- Eat healthily with natural foods*
- Create a routine – it gives a sense of control
2. FOCUS ON WHAT’S GOING WELL
- Every morning and every night take a few minutes to focus on 5 things that you have in your life right now. Food? water? A job/income? A home? Friends? Etc.
- Each day share with a partner, friend, colleague at least one positive thing about your day.
- Minimise exposure to negative input, tv, social media etc. choose feel-good programs and connections
- When you focus on positive events and gratitude you will notice more positive events, people and ideas and your energy will become lighter.
3. MAKE YOUR HOME A SANCTUARY
You can’t control what’s going on in the world, you can control how your home looks and feels.(children, partners, parents permitting LOL!). Find a space that works for you, perhaps a mobile one is the best option, simply roll out a mat. There are no rules.
- Clear clutter
- Rearrange, ornaments, pictures, cushions, furniture as appropriate. Experiment to create a feel-good energy
- Place positive images and photos where you spend most time
- Add colours that evoke joy, happiness and positivity for you. This could be with cushions, decor, plants.
- Open the windows every day to bring in fresh air and energy
4. PHONE A FRIEND
- Reach out to a friend, by phone, online, over the fence. Depending how you are feeling, you may choose a positive friend where the conversation is likely to include laughter or someone who is alone and may need support. Receiving support is mood enhancing. Asking how someone else is will take you away from your own suffering for a while.
5. STOP BEING HARD ON YOURSELF
You are doing the best you can with what you’ve got. Watch out for negative self-talk and judgement. It’s ok to feel however you feel. Accepting this is the first step to change.
6. MAKE YOUR WELL-BEING A PRIORITY
Invest in yourself. This was a challenge for me in the early days. Now I realise that it must be my highest priority. The purpose of life is to unravel my history and story, bringing me to a place of equilibrium and wholeness. And the best possible way to be of service to others is by sorting myself out! It is a lifelong commitment.
NEXT STEPS
If you would like support in groups or 1 to 1 sessions, I am here to help. Together things become achievable, change happens. I have come through dark days and you can too.
Here are 5 key insights I have learned over the years.
☯ Everything that has happened is ok.
☯ We all have our own life path.
☯ Life isn’t meant to be a Disney movie.
☯ Challenges are here to catalyse positive change.
☯ There is no right way or only way.
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Love Suzan
*You may want to invest in personalised advice with a BANT therapist, such as Jo, who you may know from yoga. consult your GP if you experience SAD, Seasonal affective disorder, chronic depression/anxiety
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