It’s no secret that we all get in a slump now and then, yes even those perky people who seem to be on a constant caffeine high have their down moments. I commented in my last post that I have been a little run down, and I had a bit of a moan, a ‘poor me‘ moment I guess you could say. Well toady it’s time to pick myself up and give myself a little spring clean! (Yes I know it is not Spring).
Here is what I did!
Changed my thinking. Instead of negative self talk I switched back to positive. I was busy putting myself down for having a moan when I have so much to be grateful for. But it’s OK to allow ourselves to moan now and again. We all have bad days, days where it feels like we are not achieving. That’s OK!!!! It really is, I mean yes there are so many people worse off than us, but it is OK to sometimes wallow in self pity. The key is to not stay there too long! Give yourself permission to have a bad couple of days!
Got back to my life. Sometimes when we feel down and miserable we feel like hiding away from the world. (I was sick so hiding away for a couple of days was wise, no one wanted my germs), but if we stay away for too long we can begin to find it hard to get back into life. The minute you are beginning to feel better get yourself back into the game! Head back to work, have coffee with a friend. The more isolated we are the lower our mood, so make sure you spend some time with people who cheer you up.
Looked after my health. Both mentally and physically. When you have been sick it can really affect your mood, so you not only need to look after yourself physically, but mentally as well. Drink loads of water, eat fresh seasonal fruit and vegetables. My lovely friend made me soup, soup is great when you are feeling under the weather. Rest up! Get fresh air!!! Being outdoors really improves our mood and increases good endorphins. Say no to people who are draining you, take the time you need to get better. Don’t rush yourself, and don’t put yourself down for needing some rest!
If you are anything like me, you will find it hard to focus on yourself without feeling guilty, but the truth is we all need a break. Listen to your body, slow down, we don’t need everything to be perfect, we don’t need to say yes to everything and everyone 100% of the time. It is not selfish to say “I need a rest”. If you are reading this and thinking to yourself I really am feeling worn out then try doing at least 2 of the things listed below.
- go for a slow walk
- play with your pet
- make yourself a cup of tea, sit down and sip it slowly
- take a bath with bubbles
- call a friend for a chat just because
- watch that show you taped
- put on some music and dance
- read a chapter of your book
- hug your partner, your child, your friend
- meet a friend for coffee
- have a massage
- play sport
- plant some new plants in your garden
- drink a large glass of water
- go outside and look at the sky
- ride your bike
- make a smoothie
- buy some flowers for your home
- write a letter to anyone, even your younger self or future self
- buy fresh baked bread
- make cookies
- paint a picture
- scroll through instagram accounts that you find soothing
- declutter your bedroom
- have a shower
- water the garden
- say 10 things to yourself that are positive
- get out and be part of nature
Give yourself permission to take care of you without feeling guilty.
Thanks for joining me, love Mackenzie xx
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The first step for me is always recognising there is an issue in the first place, from there everything is just that little bit easier to correct. xx
so true, thanks for stopping by x
Great tips!!! I definitely will be doing a few of these when I need to relax and unwind. Such a fab post!! #TwinklyTuesday
thanks so much xx
Some fantastic tips Mac, I always find reading helps me get my mind back on track, or cuddling a dog.
so glad Em, thanks for the lovely comment. Enjoy that cuddle xx
Lovely post Mackenzie and great tips, kind of timely for me too. I’ve just come back from a week’s holiday and definitely got a case of the post-holiday blues. Really struggling to get the motivation to do anything, yet being mum to 2 and running my own business (plus being CEO of the household) means I can’t hide away for long!
I’m trying to do a couple of things each day to ease myself back into it all – a bit of hoovering, writing a blog post and doing the food shop for example, then I’m rewarding myself with some time out – a lovely cup of tea and a biscuit in the garden, maybe a quick read of a book too! I think the key is to not be too hard on yourself and sitting around wallowing also isn’t the answer, no matter how tempting 🙂 #bigpinklink
I really need to take notice of this! I’m rubbish at taking care of myself so end up getting run down whilst looking after everybody else. These tips are so simple! Thank you! #DreamTeam
Great tips! I usually just keep going until I drop and then the recovery time seems so much longer. I wrote a similar post over the weekend about trying to stay positive and using self- talk to turn my thoughts around. http://www.ourunschoolingjourney.com/2016/06/its-not-always-easy-to-stay-positive.html
Lots of great advice. I definitely need to work on being more positive and taking better care of myself. Thanks for sharing.
Great tips – I particularly like suggesting a bubble bath and decluttering. A long soak in the evening followed by a bit of organisation the next day always perk me up. #twinklytuesday
Timely for me too – on a long recovery from a series of operations and would like independence and fitness back IMMEDIATELY!!! This has reminded me to try to just achieve a couple of little things each day, and to spend more time outside. Thanks! #DreamTeam
I really struggle with feeling guilty about taking time out for myself, even for just 5 mins. I am trying to get a better balance by insisting on Mr Button taking his turn with bedtimes (we both work), so in theory that should give me a bit of ME time that I shouldn’t feel guilty about. His turn today, so I will action some bits from your to-do-list. I love your positive posts, thank you for linking this up to the #DreamTeam xx
I really hope you got that “me’ time, you shouldn’t feel guilty, we all need that xx
Great tips and just what I needed to read. I’ve been feeling a bit low recently but have just this morning given myself a long talking to about focusing on being positive and being grateful for what I have. Thanks for the reminder! #TwinklyTuesday x
I am glad this helped, we all need a little reminder now and then, thanks for stopping by xx
Great advice, I always feel guilty if I’ve got stuff to do, it has to be done though doesn’t it!
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I am ALL for this!! Lovely ideas, thank you x #brandnewday
Hi Mackenzie, as I’ve got older I’ve learned not to be hard on myself when I feel down or want time out, as it’s only natural and things always get better. I think by allowing ourselves to step back, moan, have a mini rant or just hide from the world for a short while, we are listening to what we need.
My favourite things to do when I’m feeling taxed, are to walk the dog (with my camera in hand), go for a bike ride, listen to the radio (through earphones to shut the world out) whilst pottering around. I’ve recently discovered adult colouring (love that term) and have found that helps me to change focus to a more positive one.
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thanks for the tips Debbie, I always feel bad when I have little rant, but it is natural, we all need to do it at times xx
I love this, I love your writing Mackenzie. I had a bad week last week sending a hug your way xx Katie xx #abrandnewday
thank you so very much xx
I love the list! Does it work if I’ve been out on 2 walks today? One was to get R to sleep and the 2nd was to pick the elderflowers I’d seen on the first. I’m making cordial! Hopefully your new outlook is working, it seems to be xxx Thank you for linking up to #abrandnewday
sounds like you are having a lovely day xx
I really enjoyed this. I am very interested in wellbeing, and in particular, the link between your mental and physical wellbeing. When I find myself a bit down in the dumps, I do the #threegoodthings thing where you write three good things you’re grateful for at the end of each day. Hope your outlook is brightening #ABrandNewDay
thanks so much Michelle that is a great tip so I thank you for sharing it xx
urgh I know exactly what you mean. im currently in a bit of a slump and I need a kick up the bum really #ABrandNewDay
Giving yourself permission to have off days and just chill is so important. I am usually eaten with guilt as I try to have my off day and then it defeats the purpose because I am too busy stressing. It is a hard lesson especially when you think you have to go go go all the time but we’re human. Moms are human. Thanks for sharing with #bigpinklink
This really resonated. I’ve recently come out of a sort of slump, which I’m putting down to pregnancy hormones. It is so true that after allowing yourself some time out, a return to your normal life can really help set you back on track. A really good read, thank you. #abrandnewday
yes we need to go easier on ourselves and especially during pregnancy or times of stress, sending love x
Hi there, MacKenzie! I have been meaning to comment on this post for a while now so I’m glad I FINALLY remembered to come back to it. First of all, I don’t think you were having a “poor me” moment at all. You weren’t moaning or feeling sorry for yourself in the slightest in your last post! You were merely telling us you were sick and run down. Believe me, I know what “Woe is me” sounds like and you weren’t doing it:-)
Secondly, I really love the tips you suggested. They’re all fantastic, and there are so many that I’ve never thought to do before. For instance, writing a letter to your younger self…genius. The smell of freshly baked bread is out of this world, how could it not make a person feel a little better. Going outside and looking at the sky is something I used love to do as a kid. When and why did I stop doing that?
And I love how you didn’t just write “go for a walk,” but a “slow walk.” That tells me you understand what it feels like when a person is physically, mentally and/or emotionally drained, and a regular walk just seems too much. But, a slow walk seems more manageable.
Such a wonderfully soothing post. And as always, gorgeous writing:-) Xoxo
I am so more aware of making time for me, and knowing when I need to turn negative feelings around before I get all gloom and doom for no good reason.
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