~Motivation~

How to keep yourself motivated when you are feeling depressed and moving at a low frequency is sometimes hard to do especially when you have heavy issues on the brain. But from experience over the years I have trained my mind to not stay in that moment for any longer than a two - day time frame. I do feel like it is important to be able to feel emotions and to be able to deal with those feelings effectively. I give myself a two - day pass to simply do nothing but dwell and “sit in it" sort of say. I have my moments of depression, sadness, exhaustion, stress, overwhelmed with life and my schedule, etc just like the next person does but what I have realized is that these things are normal and having different emotions are a normal part of life.

There is no escape from emotions or life’s little hiccups. I embrace what I feel and I give myself time to feel these emotions and just to be aware of my feelings and why I am feeling this way. I ask a lot of questions even to myself I feel it is mandatory. After I have my two day session of feelings then it is time to pick myself up and move once again. Some people have asked me how do I do this always staying in a positive mind state and able to have that calm in a life that is sometime chaotic. I want to share with you some things that have helped me to be able to move again.

·       Stress relievers: Things that you enjoy that make you laugh or that has a calming effect for you.

·       Surround Yourself With Love: Whether that is family, friends, or your pets having a loving atmosphere that is full of positive energy always feels nice.

·       Visualize: What is it that you want or need in your life that you feel you lack? Close your eyes and see a clear picture and imagine yourself living your dreams.

·       Make a Goals list: This list can be a written list or one written in your head. Keeping a list of goals motivates me to be able to conquer these goals. The key for me is not setting a time table so much because time limits make me feel antsy and overwhelmed and I like to move on my own time to get things done.

·       Keep Your Circle Positive:  I have learned that the people you interact with on a consistent or daily basis has a lot to do with motivation. They are your cheer squad and support team. When you are feeling down and not as enthused about day to day life then that is when you have your positive team in the background cheering you on to handle your goals and push you to keep moving!