After nearly a month of not blogging; I. Am. Back!
After the highs of the holidays, January hit me with a bit of a low.
My pesky sinus infection has been lingering like the smell of Christmas Day sprouts, going back to work felt heavy like a bad day at the sales and life just felt a bit like I was on a crazy train with no station in sight!
I tell you this, not for your sympathy nor to get it off my chest – but to let you know it happens.
It happened to me.
And it’s okay.
Sometimes we need to retract from daily life, retreat to the comfort of our safe places and bunker in.
When you feel physically unwell you rest, you stay in bed, you eat what little you can making sure you drink plenty of fluids and change your routine to suit your energy levels.
So why not treat your emotional health in the same way?
Here are 5 tips to help you feel a million times better, when you’re feeling a little blue.
⭐ Recharge – I cannot rank this high enough. Go to bed early, play with your kids or pets, meditate, read, colour, stare out of the window, have a dance party in your kitchen, take long baths, go for a walk. Do something for yourself simply for pleasure. How you ‘rest’ and recharge will be different to everyone else. Alter the pace you are moving at, mix it up, have some fun! Your brain needs a break from the worries, never ending lists and million and one things you simply have to do today.
⭐ Water – again, top priority. We all know we need to drink more water so I’m not going to bang on about it, however in a nutshell if you want to improve your energy levels, skin, digestion and simply have your body working at it’s absolute optimum level – drink more water!
⭐ Notice – start reflecting on what areas of your life affect your mood and how. Start to notice when you feel good about yourself and your day. Who supports you and is great to be around? Who are energy vampires and bring you down? What areas of your home need a little love because they stress you out? What activities seem a chore and which ones bring a little magic into your day? What do you absolutely need in your day and what do you look forward to?
⭐ Change – choose one thing right now that you can change to improve your mood. Just one. It might be that you set your alarm 15 minutes earlier so you can drink your first coffee in peace. You might decide to tidy that kitchen drawer that stresses you out every time you venture there. How about buying coordinating stationary to help you feel inspired when taking notes at work? You might decide you need some new cushions for your favourite chair to entice you to sit and read. What if you were to explore changing your style and spend hours creating inspirational boards on Pinterest? Don’t look at the bigger picture as it may feel too overwhelming, this is about making one small change that will bring joy into your day.
⭐ Do all this with love – it’s not about being hard on yourself because you’re having a bad day. Nor is it about comparing your life to someone else’s. This is about improving your life, your way. A happy life can be created by a series of small moments that make you smile, no matter what your circumstances.
When I teach children strategies to manage their emotions, I tell to them that there are a million ways to enhance your day – but only you know which ones will work for you.
I hope this list is helpful if you’re feeling a little low, have lost your spark or are in need of a little love.
The thing is you’re not alone – we all feel like this from time to time, but there are things you can do to make yourself feel a little better. We just need to start.
What things improve your mood when you’re not feeling at your best? Let me know below.
Warm hugs and calm thoughts
💋 xoxo
Nicky you will always have a sparkle no matter what… l love reading your blogs xx
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Thankyou my lovely 💛💛💛
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Glad to see you back. I feel better if I can get into my garden to potter a while. It does not need to be for long but I get such a boost from my plants.😊
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I love ‘pottering’ – but I prefer the kitchen. You’re so right though, a little goes a long way 🙂
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I felt much the same as you in January and haven’t written much this month. For me, I evaluated the things that were bothering me, made changes with the ones I could and accepted those I couldn’t. It’s the time of year that gets to me, dark, gloomy, skint and so on!
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I can identify with those feelings so much! Glad you made some changes, hopefully you’ll have a little more positive energy soon 🙂
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Welcome back! My dear husband has been fighting sinus issues most of this week, but he’s finally on the mend. I totally agree with your list – I often find the need to step away from the blog, Facebook, etc., for a few days. I usually come back recharged and full of ideas!
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Yes – it has helped being away. I sympathise with your hubby – it’s not that I feel totally unwell, I just don’t feel like me and it’s getting boring now!
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Thanks for a great post!
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You’re welcome 🙂 Thanks for taking the time to comment x
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My pleasure!
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Hey welcome back! When I’m feeling down, I like to write to express myself. Or meditate.
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Yes – meditation has helped a lot. Having supportive comments also helps – so thankyou x
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You’re welcome!!! ❤❤❤
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It’s wonderful to see you back my love. Meditation, yoga, tea, cat cuddles and speaking to those I hold dear always makes me feel warm and fuzzy inside. It’s all about knowing what works for you personally isn’t it. ❤
Peta xx
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Aaaah thanks my lovely!! I luuuuurve your list ❤ I forgot to put puppy snuggles on mine xx
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