HELLO!!
Before I jump into this week’s blog, I just want to say one thing.
THANK YOU – from the bottom of my heart, for everyone who decided to watch and support my mental health Instagram post for Bell Let’s Talk Day. As someone who cares so deeply for the subject and always prioritizes our mind and wellbeing over anything, being able to share this part of me showing my thoughts on the subject, made me smile from ear to ear knowing I have many many lovely supporters out there! I’ve decided that instead of basing my donations off of likes, I am going to base it off of views because my appreciation for all of you who watched this video and listened to my voice is so big and I want it to be known.
Aside from that amazing choice that probably lit up my day a million times more, this week I want to write about some tips on healing the mind to know that our wellbeing should always be the priority. My goal is to always work towards being the best version of myself and what better way than to practice some self-care activities to promote my positive wellbeing. This may seem self-indulgent but in reality, it is super important to take care of ourselves to feel our best and to prevent any type of burnout that will cause physical and emotional stress. By “making yourself a priority” I really mean to be mindful of our actions towards our minds and bodies. When we do this, we get that energy back to be fully present in what is most important in our lives.
This weekend, I decided to work on being present in my own company. So I got myself out of bed Saturday morning and went for a drive, by myself. I saw the sunrise and went walking along the lake and it just gave me such a clear mind and energy to try and be productive for the rest of the day (even though that didn’t totally work out). But anyways, the point of that was to do something for me and to enjoy being outside. And it completely changed the course of my day.
Tip #1: Enjoy your own company
Like I just said, we should love spending time by ourselves. Not only does it allow for reflection, but it teaches us how to be present in a moment where talking isn’t always the answer. And we get to make a decision to do exactly what we want at that moment. So go for a hike, get ice cream, read, write, watch Netflix. Learn that it is okay to spend time alone away from everyone.
Tip #2: Listen to your body
A lot of people relate this to eating and food, which for one be mindful with that. But with this I mean when your body needs to rest, then rest. Or if you are motivated to work out, go work out. We have to start listening to our needs before attending to others because then we will have exactly what we need to feel our best.
Tip #3: Check one thing off your to-do list
I tend to keep a list in my mind because I never have the patience to write a full one so I remember them in my head. And I have never been more satisfied than to check one thing off my list, small or big. It relieves some stress and can help navigate where the rest of my day will take me. So, if you have a chance, do something small that you can check off your daily tasks and bring some relief to your day.
Tip #4: Create a daily ritual
For this, choose one thing you love to do and build it into your day, even if it is only for a short period. This can be something that you look forward to doing and something that you can drop what you are doing and complete just to brighten up your mood. For me, this is usually coffee in the morning or yoga or a walk, or even baking. If you don’t like repeating you can also choose something different each day, as long as it is for you!
Tip #5: Tell yourself you can
Self-reassurance and self-kindness are super important in letting yourself know your purpose and that you are a priority. Give yourself a pep talk, even if it is a few words. Don’t let negative thoughts get in your head and cloud your brain. I just read this quote “if you wouldn’t say it to a friend, don’t say it to yourself”.
Hope everyone has a great first week of February!
Stay Kind:)