Five Easy Ways to Make Your Life Better for 1/26/21
Today’s Boosts are about when you struggle.
A personal note: Things have been tough for me lately.
We recently rescued a special needs dog with two puppies from a neglectful situation.
Caring for and cleaning up after three large, untrained, unhousebroken dogs, who need to be separated from the cat we’re already fostering, is extremely labor-intensive and time-consuming.
I’m already in crunchtime launching my new business, plus some other things haven’t been going right for me. The added exhaustion and sleep-deprivation make everything harder.
I always say it’s okay to admit you’re having difficulties, and you shouldn’t feel bad about feeling bad.
If you’re also struggling, here are some articles that may be helpful.
10 Tips to Look After Your Mental Health During a Crisis
(Rachel Stray | 1200 words)
When you go through a mental health crisis, keep it from spiraling out of control:
- Create a daily routine.
- Limit news consumption.
- Keep a sleep pattern.
- Keep your mind active.
- Connect with others.
How to Bounce Back From Failure
(Michael Hyatt | 450 words)
Resilience is a choice. Inevitably things go wrong in life. To overcome adversity:
- Keep a written record of wins.
- Stay focused on objectives.
- Take care of your health.
Overcoming Learned Helplessness
(Anne-Laure Le Cunff | Ness Labs | 775 words)
When bad things repeatedly happen, you may start expecting them. Feeling helpless prevents you from succeeding, even if you otherwise could.
Get out of this trap by remembering:
- Problems may have external causes and not be your own failures.
- Problems may be temporary and solvable.
- Problems may be specific to certain situations, and not apply to others.
Related: Optimism and Pessimism are Self-Fulfilling
How to Overcome Self-Doubt and Move Toward Your Goals
(Azubike Eze | Spirit Times | 1700 words)
Tactics to beat self-doubts, such as:
- Ask what’s the worst that can happen.
- Don’t wait to feel confident.
- Look for opportunities to say yes.
- Attribute success to your own merit.
- Give yourself permission to be imperfect.
Here’s When Self-Improvement Becomes Ineffective
(Jasmine Rice | Addicted 2 Success | 950 words)
Sometimes self-improvement books, seminars, blogs, etc. become a toxic addiction instead of helping your life.
If you constantly chase self-improvement because you think you’re not good enough, instead of actually doing things that genuinely make life better, or actually living life, take a step back and be happy with who you are now.
Related: Don’t Challenge Yourself
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