In life we are faced with uncertainty, hardships, and struggles and in these times it is sometimes hard to stay positive. Currently, I am trying to find my way through a dark time and from past experience I have tendency to go down a dark path for a little while and I am trying not to do that this time. With that being said, I wanted to share some things that help me stay positive and work through the struggles that come my way in this crazy thing called life.
01. Breathe: sounds easy right? I sometimes forget this part, and go from normal to hysterical in 2 seconds. By taking a step back and breathing and then going forward I can judge a situation with a clearer head.
02. Do something: Seriously, anything! For me, I know it doesn't come as a shock but my happy place is making something. So naturally right now my house has glitter, mod podge, and tissue paper all over it. But hey, I don't mind the mess because when I'm creating something my mind is somewhere else for a little while, and I can be proud of something. I seriously encourage anyone to find something they enjoy because it helps a lot.
03. Write: What I'm doing right now is helping me huge. Even if it is not read by anyone other than myself down the road, it has helped me get out what I may be holding in. Writing has always been an outlet for me, whether it is journaling, writing lists, in my agenda, or in a blog.
04. Take the time: Whatever is going on, take the time you need to be okay. Whether you have experienced a loss, or just having a bad day. Take the time to take a breath, or cry if you have to. Nothing is worse than burying feelings and emotions, I have found that this doesn't help myself at all. It is okay to feel what you are feeling, as long as you are able to pick yourself up and continue to stay positive.
05. Have a support system: I am so blessed to have so many amazing people around me. When hard times are being had, I have my husband, family, friends, in-laws, and Bentley (he is always good for hugs!) Even if it's not advice or talking I'm looking for, I know I can count on them to help me heal.
06. Try & laugh: This may be hard at the time, but finding something that can make me laugh helps huge. Family guy is always my go to for a laugh, it always tickles my funny bone. If I am ever sad or need to be cheered up, this usually helps a lot. Laughter is the best medicine out there, so try and laugh even when it's almost impossible to.
The thing about life is that it is always moving, good and bad times come and go, for myself I find it is so important to have a healthy state of mind. By doing some of these things, and having time continue to move forward, I know I can keep moving forward.
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