Life could feel messy at times. A rollercoaster of events can start to take place, one after the other. Emotions overwhelmingly build up to the point where basic but important reminders may be forgotten. Here are some gentle reminders you may need to keep in mind today, especially if it has been a hard time.
Four Points to Remember
Spend more time with people who enjoy your authentic self. Humans are naturally social beings, but when times are dark and low, we tend to distance ourselves from the world and lose ourselves. Try to keep in touch with those who allow you to be yourself and who make you feel good and let go of those who drain your energy and do not accept you for who you are. At the end of the day, life is too short to spend it alone, or worse, to spend it with people who restrict your growth as a person.
Stop relying on other people to make you happy. No one and nothing in life is guaranteed, so if your happiness is connected to or relies on other people, it can easily be lost. Good times and memories can be made alongside your loved ones, but genuine happiness is a state that can only come from within. Work on yourself in terms of your mental and physical health, talents, passions, and dreams.
Do not see yourself through the actions of others. You are not in control of the actions of others, solely your own. Plus, their actions are a projection and reflection of themselves, not of you, so do not pay much attention to this. You need to be satisfied with who you are as a person and only evaluate yourself through your own thoughts, feelings, and actions. Accept yourself for who you are, but always be keen to continue to learn in life.
Do not let your empathy for others drain you to the point you no longer have the capacity to show up for yourself. Helping others is a beautiful action that is to be encouraged, but not at the expense of yourself and your mental health. You come first. Take care of yourself and check in with yourself before anyone else. After all, if you are at your best, you could be much more effective in taking care of others than if you were already drained yourself.
Daily Life Reminders
In general, do not forget to get out in nature, challenge yourself, exercise, breathe, meditate, and sleep well. These are basic factors that should be accounted for in your daily life as a way to improve your mental health. Most importantly, always remember that you matter, and you deserve to live a happy life.