Feeling down? We’re all human and have those moments when we feel down. Sometimes we don’t even know why we’re feeling down, but that’s okay we just have to be intentional about lifting ourselves back up.
10 Tips When You’re Feeling Down:
1. Pray. Talk to God. Be honest with Him and tell Him your thoughts & feelings. He knows them anyway, but it helps us to get it off our chest. Ask Him for help where you need it.
2. Drink. I’m not talking about alcohol. Try hot tea, cold water, refreshing juice, or anything else that uplifts your soul. Drink something to refresh your body. Maybe even a fruit smoothie or slush.
3. Shower. Take a long hot shower to refresh and cleanse yourself.
4. Write. Get a pen & pad and just write. Express yourself without fear of judgment. Use writing as a way to clear your mind and thoughts.
5. Think. Think positive thoughts. What are you thankful for? Think about the good things you have in your life, the right relationships, health, strength, etc.
“Finally brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.”
– Philippians 4:8
6. Chat. Chat with someone you love and trust. You don’t even have to go into your feelings if you don’t feel led by the Lord; just enjoy the conversation. Listen. Communicate. Laugh.
7. Quiet. Get quiet. Turn off the phone, the tv, the music, and just get quiet. Life is filled with so much noise and distractions that life itself can be overwhelming. Don’t be afraid to just get alone and get quiet. Your soul will appreciate it.
8. Solitude. Enjoy yourself. Encourage yourself in the Lord. Consider all that the Lord has brought you through. Don’t feel as if you need people around you to be happy. Enjoy being alone, you never know what you may discover.
9. Read. What we take in affects our thinking, so read something uplifting. Read the Bible and allow God to speak directly to your heart.
10. Work. Get busy doing something. Do something positive & productive. Cook, work out, or do something that you’ve been meaning to do and hadn’t gotten around to yet. Think of the saying: An idle mind is the devil’s playground.
Life isn’t perfect so we’ll all have those times when we’re feeling down. The key is figuring out what uplifts us so the down time doesn’t stick around as long.
With love,
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