11 Quick and Easy Ways to Beat the Blahs
February 2nd, 2008 | by admin |Do you ever have one of those weeks? Nothing is particularly going wrong, but you just can’t seem to get in the groove of things? Yeah, I’m there.
But I made a decision as I sat down to write this article, that I was not going to give in to it. I splashed some water on my face, brushed and flossed (and swished), put on some fresh clothes, and I immediately started to feel better.
Amazing. It has been raining for about 7 straight days - unheard of here in sunny California. People move here to escape this gloom-inducing weather. So, that’s why we have to be proactive when blahs hit us.
Of course it does not have to be the weather that turns our mood dark. Any number of things can trigger it. The good part is, we can do something about it. Besides the “freshening up” steps I mentioned previously, here are some other ideas you might want to consider:
* Go to the bookstore and browse your favorite section
* Eat a piece of fresh fruit
* Pick up your favorite book from the shelf and start reading
* Go online and find a friendly and interesting forum - participate
* Stand in front of the mirror, and smile
* Try on some clothes that you haven’t worn in a long time
* Take a trip to Goodwill with some goodies that you found
* Look up an old friend on Google and contact them
* Put on a fun piece of music and dance
* Write yourself a love letter
* Make up your own list of fun things to do and share it with others
These are just a few things. I purposefully picked stuff you could do if it was raining non-stop. If it’s clear outside, that opens up a whole slew of other fun opportunities to lift your spirit.
If you are still feeling lethargic, go to a room where it’s quiet and you won’t be disturbed. Sit in a comfortable place and be still. Allow your troubled thoughts to linger, until they slowly drift away. Concentrate on going inside yourself. Picture a comforting fire burning inside of you. The warmth touches you in a way that melts any troublesome energy that may be present. All that is left is a smoldering, burning passion.
You begin to feel not only positive, but more alive then you have felt in a long time. When you open your eyes, move your fingers and toes and feel the electricity cursing through you. Smile, and know that you can recharge any time you are feeling low - complements of our inner source - our warmest and closest ally.
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