2020 has been a difficult year for most people – there are more stressors about physical health, many people are suffering financial difficulty, and you may have found lockdown difficult to deal with. With so much going on in the world, and so many negative news stories, it’s sometimes easy to forget that there are plenty of day to day difficulties that we faced even before COVID, wildfires, and political disruptions. All of these have a chance of impacting your mental health and resilience, which is why it’s important to check in with your feelings and make sure that you’re taking the time to build yourself up.
First, tell yourself it is okay to feel down
The first thing to do when you feel down is to acknowledge that not feeling okay is, in fact, completely okay. All of our feelings are temporary states that cannot be kept forever. We cannot be happy every minute of every day and that means sometimes we are going to feel unmotivated or sad.
The first step in staying positive when things don’t feel right is to acknowledge that it is perfectly acceptable to feel down every now and then. It’s a normal part of the emotional spectrum and, in fact, it’s unhealthy to try to feel happy all the time. It’s especially natural if you haven’t seen your loved ones for a while and your usual routines and support systems are disrupted.
Here are some answers to a complex question:
Be aware of your feelings and your responses to different circumstances
Practice thinking and talking before acting..
Gain an understanding of your negative responses which may undermine your positivity and resilience over time..
Create a decision-making framework that helps you cope in difficult circumstances..
Focus on solutions to problems and improve your mental flexibility
Practice good self-care to avoid feeling overwhelmed
Allow yourself to fail without treating it like a defining moment or characteristic
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