How to Bust Yourself Out of a Funk (Day 22)

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I felt a bit down at work today, something along the lines of “Oh poor me, what did I do to deserve this cruel life” or some other nonsense (I think it’s the post-holiday-blues after our weekend away).

I’m 34 years old however and at this stage, I’ve learned a few ways to bust yourself out of a funk when you’re in one for no good reason, to stop the downward spiral of negative thoughts that lead to a sense of, ‘I’m a complete and utter failure’.

I’ve found exercize works magic on your mood.  It’s always tough to get started but ultimately it transforms your inner world.

I’ve found that eating well and saying no to those sugar/pizza cravings makes you feel like you’re in charge of your own life and ready for anything.

I’ve found that getting my writing and other jobs done (instead of burying my head in the sand and ignoring them) clears away my worries and leaves me with a calm, clear mind.

I’ve found that not giving into what’s easiest right now (like comforting my bad mood with chocolate and movies) and pushing through the unpleasant feelings leads to a deep sense of achievement and an ‘I can do anything’ attitude.

I’ve found all these incredible things that can make you feel a million times better when your mood’s a bit low.

Did I do any of them today?

Ha!  Did I what!

I went out for some damn good tea and cake.  And I may well have more after dinner.

‘Happy healthy productive’ Liz has currently been bound and gagged by ‘cake-eating procrastinating’ Liz.  (But don’t worry, at some point she’ll fight her way out of the ropes and the good times will be gone.)

That’s what we think, isn’t it?  That denying ourselves the instant gratification of staying snug in bed or eating some chocolate is the real pleasure (no matter the consequences afterwards) and that pushing ourselves to be healthier and more productive are such sacrifices when in actual fact, they’re a tiny price to pay for the immense benefits they produce.

Ah yes, I know it all don’t I… and yet on occasion I still eat chocolate Santas for dinner.  So don’t necessarily listen too closely to what I have to say.  Except about the exercize – that really is magic.

Ciao darlings!

Lizzie xxx

 

3 thoughts on “How to Bust Yourself Out of a Funk (Day 22)”

  1. It’s funny that I read this today. I was having a lousy mood all day. Every now and then I get hit with a mood shift (nothing so dramatic as a mood swing, but it can happen quickly). I haven’t found much that will help with them other than to deal with it until it passes. It’s hard to stay away from the impulsive things that may make you feel better (they usually don’t) and soldier on. Hopefully your day will get better. There’s always room for improvement, right?

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    • Absolutely. And very often we do the right things to mind ourselves, but I guess, usually I fall into the trap of doing the wrong things and then spiral into even more negativity and so on… this post was more to make light of our human failings. You can’t take yourself too seriously. That’s the biggest lesson I’m learning in life. Thanks for taking the time to read it, I’ll be sure to check out your page!

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