Often we try to cope with stress by separating our physical self from our emotional self. And gradually we dull our feelings so much that we begin to lose ourselves.
It is not difficult to change such an attitude. Take a break and ask yourself a few questions:
How am I doing?
How do I feel physically?
What emotions am I experiencing?
If you are tense on a physical or emotional level, try to figure out what exactly is bothering you. Perhaps you are worried about problems at work. Or maybe your back hurts because you haven’t gone to the gym for a long time.
This check will take less than 5 minutes. Try to find time to check in with yourself every day. Let it become a kind of ritual. For example, ask yourself these questions every day before breakfast or before bed.
2. Take care of yourself
Think about what type of people you are especially attracted to. Usually, we are attracted to psychologically healthy, happy and interesting people. They make our lives better.
Now think about how you treat yourself. Often, when stressed or tired, people stop taking care of themselves, start spending time on things that ruin their mood, and distance themselves from themselves.
You can start taking care of yourself with simple steps: create the right menu, walk and exercise regularly. Every time you find it difficult to take care of yourself, remind yourself that you are doing this for your future. If you give up everything right now, the future version of you is unlikely to appreciate it.
3. Follow a conscious ritual
Come up with a method that will help you feel yourself in your body. It can take less than 5 minutes, the main thing is not to think about anything during this time and feel yourself.
The easiest way to do this is to set a timer for 5 minutes and breathe deeply. Clear your mind. Every time chaotic thoughts appear, switch your attention to your breathing, to how your chest rises and falls.
Another good way is to listen to your heartbeat. Place your hand on your chest and feel the rhythm. If thoughts start to come into your head, stop them and focus on your heartbeat again.
4. Be grateful
Try keeping a journal every day or just listing a few things you are grateful for. Just don’t list things related to other people or lucky breaks. Only mention things that are related to you — your personal development, beliefs, or the effort you put into doing something.
For example, thank your hands for helping you carry heavy bags of groceries. Or thank your willpower that allowed you to stay focused and finish a difficult work project on time. This approach will make you look at yourself and your life in a new way.
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