04 Aug 5 Tips to Help Lift Depression, Anxiety and Sluggishness
We all feel down and depressed sometimes, and we all definitely feel tired and sluggish sometimes.
We all know, I think, that it’s hard to be happy if you’re down and lacking energy!
So, for more happiness, we need to address these challenges. And the good news is there are things we can do to live better (and happier) …
via Psychology Today by Victoria Maxwell
These tips have helped me improve my mental health; maybe they’ll resonate with you.
1. Recognizing the Warning Signs
I’ve been feeling pretty darn good on the whole. But today and yesterday, I woke up feeling sluggish with a little pull or tug of ‘uugggghhh’. I’ve learned this may be a sign my mood and mental state are shifting. It also means I need some self-care. Paying attention to the first signs of fatigue, apathy, and overall ‘uuggghhh-ness’ (as I like to call it) is the first step towards regaining my well-being.
2. The Power of Exercise
Exercise has consistently proven to be an invaluable tool in managing my mental health. Yet, as is the nature of ‘uggghhh-ness’, it’s hard to get past its inertia to start exercising.
However, what I find, and today was no exception, the simple act of getting out my running togs and putting them on sparked a little excitement and motivation. Just a glimmer. Then once I was out the door and in nature, it felt good to be moving and I felt a little better about myself. My low mood didn’t vanish, but it was shaken up a bit…
… keep reading the full & original article HERE