11 Tips for a Sucky Day….

1.  If it feels like the ‘world’ is being hard on you the first thing to do is to STOP being hard on yourself!  Realize

that these thought patterns are like waves of energy and what we put out is what we attract.  So empower yourself by breaking the chain!  AND….

2. Do something nice for yourself!!  For everyone that means something different….  Connect with that means to you and DO IT – Dr.’s orders!

3.  My mom used to say….  “This too shall pass”  I used to say, “Ugh!!!”  But? She was right….

Give every dilemma some time, space and faith- it will resolve and pain does subside.

Breathe and Keep believing there is a light at the end of tunnel.

4.  Make sure to get extra rest.  I know it sounds silly and simple.  But emotional energy can be more draining than physical energy.  You know that expression, “I feel like a truck ran me over?”  Well it’s true!!  When emotions are intense or we feel blue, we are using a lot more emotional energy, so we need more rest!  Also, remember, sleep is your body and your spirits time to heal.

5.  Drink more water! Often, I also find that when life is haywire, I’m more thirsty.

We can encourage and support emotional detox by allowing ourselves to cleanse on a cellular level.  Also staying hydrated keeps the brain & body functioning at it’s peak :)

6.  Same with food…..  Yes, the tendency is to reach for pop-tarts or ice cream, aka junk food.  And I am a firm believer in occasional splurging – but high sugars, caffeine, carbs or fat tend to wreak additional havoc on the body.  Instead of thinking you’re depriving yourself by not having that box of Chips Ahoy – think instead that you are supporting your bodys healing or feeling better by only eating a few or perhaps? A Real Meal instead!

7.  Exercise -  (I almost left this off the list cause it’s the hardest for me to do when I’m blue…. Shhhhh…..)

But it’s amazingly powerful! – exercise relieves anger/anxiety, clears the mind and also raises the feel-good chemicals (endorphins and serotonin) in the body.  And it’s a kind, healthy, uplifting thing you can easily do for yourself!   Same goes for meditation.

8.  Reach Out to friends or family!  This is not carte blanche for Complain-Fest 2013 (remember how negativity breeds negativity?)  But it often helps to have support.  This helps us to work through the deeper issues -  often it’s not one thing but perhaps a lot of tiny things.  'Don’t make a Mountain out of a Mole-hill' as they say, but often I find that it’s a lot of those little mole-hills that make life feel like an insurmountable mountain.  Talking things out can bring perspective & insight.

9.  Another tactic of expression is, as one of my dearest friends likes to say, “Write it Out!”

Even if you’re not a writer/songwriter – grab your journal, put the pen to paper and Just Write!  It doesn’t have to make sense, but oftentimes the answer emerges from the chaos…..  (you can do this on the computer too! Just type!!)

10.  Find Solutions!  Don’t focus on just the griping – do something about it!

 So your roommate is loud, your boss is a jerk, the washing machine broke, you’re exhausted from overtime and etc, etc….  Take ONE of those things and find a solution and begin to solve the problem.  Taking action is empowering and as the so called ‘problems’ begin to shift,  so does our spirit.  

11. Serenity Prayer...It's true... There are also some things that we can't change.  It's an unfortunate circumstance of life.  Oftentimes, it's not our fault.  Identify what those things are, be kind to yourself and allow yourself permission to come to terms with them

 

What things do you like to do or What helpful advice do you have for a Tragic Day? Drop a Line back and lmk!

Whew!  I need some pop-tarts now….. or maybe?  Instead?? I’ll exercise, journal or do something nice for myself!

Sending you hugs and joy!

Meredith