As we enter the season for negative mindsets, here are some reminders:
If there is someone in your life that brings you down and youâre not required to talk to them, then donât talk to them. Even if itâs a friend and hearing about their amazing life is bringing you down, itâs okay to take a little break from them to clear your mind. That doesnât make you a selfish person, it makes you smart and aware of yourself.
Or if theyâre just a toxic person overall, cut them off. Youâre not required to keep somebody in your life, even if theyâre blood relatives. This is your life, and you decide who gets to be in it.
If a TV show is bringing you down, take a break from it. Even if there are aspects you really love about it, donât keep watching it if itâs triggering to you.
Do something different. Maybe take a different route to school or work. Go to a store youâve never been to before. Try changing up your routine just a little, and it could change your mindset as well.
Get some exercise. Maybe some yoga, or even just a walk around the neighborhood can help. Even small movement is better than no movement and can almost instantly improve your mood.
Eat healthy foods. Make sure youâre getting enough fruits, vegetables, and lean proteins! Even if youâre craving fast food, try to avoid it as it will make you feel sluggish and will only feed into that negative mindset. The hardest part of eating healthy is actually getting yourself to eat healthy.
Stick to a regular sleep schedule. Donât just rely on caffeine to give you energy. Your body and mind need proper rest.
Social media can be toxic. If you find that after scrolling through social media you get put in a negative mindset, then take a break from it. Delete the apps from your phone. Turn off notifications. Log out of your account on your browser.
Comparing yourself to others is rarely a positive thing. Donât compare your progress to other people, but rather to your previous self.
Itâs okay not to be better than you were yesterday.
Itâs okay to cry. It doesnât make you weak, it makes you strong. Showing your emotions is vulnerable, and not a lot of people are brave enough to do so.
Itâs okay to listen to sad music. You donât have to force yourself to listen to something happy if youâre not in the mood to.
Itâs okay to feel what youâre feeling. It doesnât make you bad or annoying, it just makes you human.
Just remember that youâre not the only one, and what youâre feeling wonât last forever.
