This year has been weird. I'll admit, I have fought some depression at times. Sometimes the heaviness of everything going on around us is hard to bear.
So what do you do when the sadness sets in?
Things to avoid:
Social media- sometimes the arguments are just too much. take a break or limit your time on it.
Sugary foods- I know it feels like you need "comfort food" at this time, but the sugar will just leave you with empty calories, more weight and an unfulfilled need for more.
Negative people- limit your time around the people that drag ya down or are always negative (this coming from an Eeyore-too! Yikes-gotta work on it so much!) You can be an encouragement to them (and they probably need it!) but it's easy to slip into their negativity.
Being inside-Get out and get that Vitamin D! Sometimes, just sitting by the pool, or taking a walk around the block will really boost your spirits.
Laying around-the more we lay around, the more we want to lay around! Getting moving can get your blood flowing and get your mind in a better place.
Things to do:
Get up and dance!
Sing loudly!
Hoop! or do your favorite hobby!
Yoga! or stretching or moving or walking or Aerial yoga even! (my sister teaches it!!!!)
Smile, even when your face doesn't feel like it. 😁
Eat well.
Self care.
Read the Scriptures!!
Take a shower, change the sheets, make the bed.
Start a grateful list and put it where you can see it everyday.
Call someone.
Do something for someone else.
Take vitamin c, magnesium, good multivitamin, probiotic, cod liver oil DAILY!
His Mercies are new EVERY MORNING!! Thank you Lord! Every day the sun comes up, it's a new day. There's much to be thankful for! Just look around you!!
