4 Ways to “cultivate” Gratitude
Simple, useful tips for a good night’s sleep!
1. Take a walk.
Walking allows the continuation of physical movement. Walk for as long as you need to and focus on your breathing. Breathe deeply and calmly as you walk. Once you have your breath under control, you can mentally focus on a paddock. Choose the one you like and start repeating it mentally “emptying” your mind.
Walk 30 minutes giving the body and mind the opportunity to restore a different balance.
2. Take a break from social media and news
The media can be good for many things, but in these uncertain times, where everyone is triggered by everything, the media and the news can ignite in you, the stress. There is a direct correlation between the hours spent in the media and the stress you experience. If you can take a break, it will be fantastic. But if you can not, at least limit the time you spend on each platform. Notice how you feel and use this information as a catalyst to control the time you invest in the media.
3. Reach & Connect
Try to make phone calls or talk to at least one person a day. Isolation causes stress, so connecting with your loved ones is just as important for you as it is for them. We are social beings and in order to maintain a healthy mental state we must communicate, connect with others daily
4. Exercise gratitude
When your mind raises itself uncontrollably creating every possible imaginary, negative scenario, it is important to turn that scenario into something positive and focus on things you love, for which you feel grateful. Take a piece of paper and write in the morning, before your daily stress wakes up, 3 things you are grateful for. If your anxiety starts to pop up, notice it and restore your awareness of the things you wrote in your morning gratitude list. The power of gratitude should not be underestimated. It changes your worldview and from a sense of gloom, misery leads to admiration and awe.
5. Create a program that includes self-care
More and more people are working from home at the moment and it is very easy for their working hours to be constantly expanding. Create a work schedule and follow it. In addition, make room in it for some breaks that benefit mental health, find some time for relaxation, play, joy. Ten minutes in the morning for a breathing exercise. Ten minutes to noon for a little movement and a short meditation (a discharge meditation would be very helpful: (Meditation against stress) and end the day with an activity that gives you joy, eg dancing. Choose a song you like and move on. Unblock your energy. Do this program and follow it. Give yourself a short break dedicated to self-care!
