This is a great short video from WHO with a view of depression and its perception that is quite unique. If you’re interested, the link is below. Just click on it and it will take you to the video in YouTube.
(353) I had a black dog, his name was depression – YouTube
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Heather ~Natural Clarity Coaching~ naturalclaritycoaching.com na********************@***il.com Natural Clarity Coaching on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter
Many of us are natural caregivers. We enjoy looking after others (people, animals, etc.), and that’s a great and admirable trait. But one thing that can be forgotten is to give ourselves the same care and love that we so willingly give to the world around us.
When we are low on our list of priorities (or absent from the list altogether), over time, it can leave us feeling fatigued, overwhelmed, depressed, anxious or possibly unbalanced and unwell on a mental and/or physical level. Eventually, we can end up unable to look after anyone else, let alone ourselves.
Prioritizing time for self-care is essential, whether or not we are caregivers. We need to nurture ourselves holistically in every area – physical, emotional, social, spiritual and mental. Whether it’s meditation, mindfulness, therapy, exercise, healthy eating, getting enough sleep, relaxing in a warm bath, massage therapy, spending time in nature, listening to music, and so on, every act of self-care makes a difference in our lives. It helps us to recharge, energize, clear our minds, reconnect with people, nourish and keep our bodies well, to name just a few, and feeling good further encourages the healthy cycle of self-care.
When we take care of ourselves (it’s not selfish, it’s necessary), we are helping to ensure that our holistic health and wellness is prioritized, strengthened and maintained. That way, we can enjoy our lives and continue to care for others who are important to us and help them to enjoy their lives as well.
In situations where we are in a toxic environment, such as with a narcissist or other negative individual, prioritizing ourselves can be challenging, but it is all the more important to engage in self-care so that we can withstand the toxicity without allowing it to harm us.
Prioritizing ourselves is a matter of health and wellness. No matter how small the act of self-care, it can make a positive difference. Take care of yourselves every day, my friends!
Until next time,
Heather ~Natural Clarity Coaching~ naturalclaritycoaching.com na********************@***il.com Natural Clarity Coaching on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter
Something I think many of us have noticed in life is that it can be human nature to feel concerned about what other people think, from the smallest to the most important of things. Often, we put what other people think, particularly what they think of us, ahead of our own thoughts and feelings.
Recently, I posted about the fact that no matter what we do, we have zero control over the opinions that others hold of us. It’s a waste of time and energy to struggle against this, especially when it comes to close-minded individuals who generally enjoy thinking the worst of others because it often makes them feel better about themselves.
Another negative side of worrying about people’s opinions of us is that we risk missing out on new and possibly special or limited time experiences, either on our own or with our friends and loved ones. We may avoid doing or saying something out of fear of ridicule, disapproval or a desire to ensure that a given perception of us is conveyed.
In my view, we need to live our lives for ourselves. We are given our time on this earth to enjoy the gift of being alive, to grow as individuals, to experience joy, peace and happiness, to form bonds with others (human, animal), to learn to love and accept ourselves, and so on.
So, the next time you want to do something – new or old (and, obviously, legal!) – but your mind fills with questions about what people might think or say, consider pushing through those negative, worried thoughts and replacing them with positivity and enthusiasm. At the end of the day, not doing what matters to you out of fear of what goes on in the minds of others, will quite possibly leave you with regret and disappointment.
Enjoy your life. Do what makes you happy. Follow through on those experiences that feel important and carry them out as though no one is ever watching. Don’t worry about what other people think or say about you. Be yourself. If you’re really struggling, try thinking like a cat; cats don’t appear to care what anyone thinks of them! Trust me – you will reap the rewards from letting go of the negative and focusing on thriving and being happy.
Until next time,
Heather ~Natural Clarity Coaching~ www.naturalclaritycoaching.com na********************@***il.com Natural Clarity Coaching on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter
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