For the days when your mind is a tornado of worry.
Most times, my mind looks a bit like this:
And it really fucking sucks.
Take a fucking shower.
God & Man
A change in body temperature can literally elicit a change in your mental state.
It is said to help someone who is experiencing emotional distress refocus and ground oneself.
Personally, Ive found this tip (lol) to be very beneficial.
Its a simple but effective trick to stop a spiral in its tracks.
Extra challenge:see to it you go to an actualpersonto check out.
Sometimes, our mind just needs a little redirection.
Plan for yourideallife with a ~vision board~.
Sounds corny, but this also serves as a reminder that whatever youre going through istemporary.
Youre not always going to feel this way.
Youre not always going to be lonely or broke or miserable (or all three!).
Visualize what you want out of your life and brainstorm ways to achieve those things.
Yes, not everything will be possible.
But its also okay (and beneficial!)
It helps keep our eyes on the prize and our resilience strong.
It reminds us why we started and why we ought to keep going.
Because sometimes being positive doesnt always work; in my experience, though, acceptance does.
Contrary to popular belief, its not surrendering to your circumstances, but rather its acknowledging and allowing reality.
Fighting what already has happened is what leads to suffering.
Accepting what has happened and figuring out what to do next leads to problem-solving.
It helps bring peace to your mind and soul when you stop resisting and start allowing.
Write it down, fold it up, come back to it later.
Psychology Todayrecommends writing down whatever it is thats causing your mind to race.
This allows you to return to these things later.
Its a way to symbolically compartmentalize and give yourself a break from the worries.
With distance gives new perspectives which can lead to new solutions.
This is human and understandable.
It is unproductive and causes unnecessary suffering.
You deserve to feel at ease.
Also, you do not have to handle this on your own!
Sometimes, racing and ruminating thoughts need to be treated through therapy and thats totally okay.
There is no shame in needing someone to talk to.
It could very well secure your life; it saved mine.
So, in conclusion:
You will be okay.
I will be okay.
