Knowing how to pick yourself up is so important.
It’s a skill that’s required to be successful at anything. Regardless if you want to be a ceo, homemaker, or move up in corporate - you have to know how to pick yourself up when you’re down. Why? Because you always have to put in the work even on the days you don’t feel like it. For example, there are days when my morning routine, cup of coffee, affirmations and self care regimen just don’t cut it.
There are days when my energy is depleted, I don’t feel like doing anything and my vibration is low. It’s healthy to allow myself to just FEEL those emotions, but after while I have to know when to pick myself up. I could easily let those negative emotions take over for days at a time but I can’t afford to.
🎵 playing music that makes me feel like that bitch - it’s something about that 2014-2016 Beyoncé that gets me hype lol. Whether you prefer a podcast, or music, play it! Make sure it’s uplifting and empowering (none of that sad shit). This is an instant mood booster.
🚿 taking a long hot shower - need I say more? Long showers fix everything for me lol. I stay in there, reflect, think and just relax. If you have kids like me, then you know how hard it can be to get alone time. Being in the shower is sometimes the only alone time I get for that day so I cherish it.
🕯 lighting my favorite candle - aromatherapy is the truth. As soon as I smell vanilla or lavender it lifts my spirits. It doesn’t help drastically, but when paired with all the other things it makes me feel so much better.
📓 writing a letter love to myself - the most impactful tactic! I enjoy writing love letters to myself or reading the old ones I’ve written previously to remind myself how amazing I am. We are our biggest critics so it’s important to take a second to remind yourself that you’re that bitch, JUST AS YOU ARE! You don’t need a man, more money, a handbag or anything else to make you into your higher self because you’re amazing just as you are.
🧼 cleaning or decluttering a space - obviously when you’re feeling down, cleaning can be the last thing you want to do but I’ve found it helps with anxiety a lot. Just start with a small area (like a dresser or bed side table) then try your best to keep going around the room. A messy room or home will make you feel more anxious so I promise this will help.
📝 listing all of my proudest accomplishments - this is another tactic to remind myself how great I am. As life goes on and I go from one goal to another, I forget to be happy and proud of myself. Sometimes our mood can be low because we’re comparing ourselves to who we SHOULD be or what we SHOULD’VE accomplished by now. Instead, just use this moment to appreciate how much you’ve done and overcome thus far.
Disclaimer: this isn’t a quick fix for depression or serious mental issues. I’ve never had that so I can’t imagine what that must feel like or make a list of remedies for it. However, this is for the average person that suffers from occasional low moods, sadness, fatigue, self doubt, anxiety, etc.
Like I said, it’s healthy to just feel your emotions but it’s also just as important to not let those negative emotions take over for long periods of time. We’re all way too powerful beings to allow that to happen. We hold so much power over our emotions and minds that we forget about. If you have other ideas on how to pick yourself up, let me know please 💙
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