IIt happens to all of us from time to time. I don't care how much you have it together in your life, there are always storms that weren't in the forecast that can put us in a funk. Over the years I've become increasingly better at working through my funks and getting back to an emotionally good place pretty quickly. There are the most important things I do that allow me to rally out of a funk.
Quit yo stinkin thinkin!!!
The worst thing we can do is think negative thoughts, allow ourselves to be discouraged and lose hope. The best way to do this is to immerse your brain in positivity. I personally turn to the Word of God but if you are not a believer, I suggest music that's positive, books that teach positive thinking or encouraging videos and blogs easily found on social media. Once I get my thinking right, everything starts looking better. Don't let yourself drown in negativity.
Gather your circle.
The biggest blessing in my life is my circle. I am surrounded by people who have loved me through thick and thin. They know me and they are never too busy to shower me with love and support when I'm down and out. And the best thing they do for me is to remind me of WHO I AM. When I'm in a funk, I immediately start texting my circle and gather them up for coffee dates, workouts or wine time. Nothing makes my heart happier than being surrounded by my loved ones.
Pamper yourself.
This means different things to everybody but for me it usually means a new book, a really good cup of coffee and a comfy chair. It might be a hair cut or new accessories or a new piece of clothing from Nobella Grace. I usually love to get a pedicure in one of those massage chairs too. You know what indulgences you love...do them!!
Move.
When I'm in a funk, under the covers and in the corner sounds like a really good place to be. But it's NOT!!!!!! It's the worst place we can be. Move. Even if you don't feel like it. Get outside in the sunshine and fresh air. Grab a friend and go for a walk or a hike. Drag your butt to the gym for a workout. It may not be the best workout of your life but just the act of getting out and doing will help bring your spirits up!
Make fun plans!
Call up your girlfriends and plan a girls night out or a weekend getaway if you can swing it. Having something to look forward to will really help pull you up out of your funk. It obviously doesn't have to be with your girlfriends...your partner, your kids, yourself...you know what works for you. But having something fun on the calendar always puts us in a better mental place.
Mostly, just keep reminding yourself that storms always end and this won't last forever. You're going THROUGH and this is the good thing: you're moving, you're not stuck. Keep going, you got this!!
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