HOW TO LOVE YOURSELF WITH DAILY HABITS
BE KIND TO YOURSELF
The first thing you need to do in the new year when you are working on managing your blues is to be kind and give yourself a break. Make sure you are maintaining a positive attitude going through each day, and it can help you have the strength and mindset to work on your blues. This is not going to cure it, and you shouldn’t ignore other treatments and medications you have been taking, but it is a step in the right direction.
Be More Positive
When you’re feeling down, it’s easy to become your own worst enemy. This can make your take the blame for things that aren’t your fault, and avoid taking responsibility for things that are. It should be no surprise then, that the very things that are the hardest to complete when you are in the deepest of pits will probably be the exact things that can help you to get more control over your times of down. If you find yourself dwelling on negative thoughts and tearing yourself down, then you’ll need to make sure to practice changing that habit.
Say Nice Things to Yourself
Your internal self-critic can greatly influence that way that you feel about yourself, so it’s extremely important that you pay very close attention to the things that you say to yourself. Accusatory, negative thoughts where you insult yourself routinely can put a very real-world spin on how you feel about yourself, so it’ll become necessary for you to begin taking time out during your day to say something positive to yourself. It might feel fun to be cynical about life, but the hidden cost could be high.
Learn a New Skill
While time to rest is a good thing, idle time can be an open doorway to problems. Sometimes the best medicine is to stay busy with something that gives you a sense of accomplishment. Taking on a project that can give your new skills can be a tremendous boost to your confidence, because sometimes all you need is the reminder of how capable you are. Hobbies like sculpture, painting, sports, and music are all things that you can do in spare time, and they are much better choices of how to spend time than dwelling on things that are out of your control.
Go into the Light
Did you know that the human body needs a certain amount of light per day? Studies looking at the effects of light on the body have shown that your body favors natural light over artificial light. This could be because of the fact that artificial light is generally less effective than natural light that comes from the sun. Sunlight interacts with cells in your body that tell your body how to regulate some of its essential processes. This includes the amount of hormones it produces that control when you sleep and how your food is processed. Take some time to get out during the day and soak up some of that sunlight.
Volunteer for a Cause You Care About
If you've been feeling down, spending time helping others can be a really great help to your emotional state. Whether you’re volunteering at a homeless shelter or just having some kids win a bike, the knowledge that you’ve done something for someone else can help you to feel good about yourself and the relationships with others. When you know that you’ve impacted the life of someone else in a meaningful way, and have a general sense of care towards that person, it can make you feel richer than actual money. Just be mindful of how and who you help. The operative thing here involves a sort of empathy that you have for others.
Make a List of Your healthy habits. Create a daily schedule
Upon waking: lemon water and your gratitude list
Lunch – 2 minutes of deep breathing
Dinner – chew with intention
Nighttime: journal yourself to self-love
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