Taking Action
Spring has sprung!
The daffodils are up and winter is behind us!
I was asked recently by someone about how to recover from a heavy winter. This winter has been hard - financially, medically and mentally for many. My answer to most questions is ‘action’!
I am a huge believer in action - I believe that action keeps the darkness away and is one of the greatest ways to sift our state. Taking action is a brilliant way to keep life moving.
Everyone has days where we feel a bit flat, when we cannot be bothered. We all have ‘Eeyore moments’. Moments when you feel hopeless, you’ve lost interest and have stopped moving. If you're having an Eeyore moment, take some action; it will distract you from the dark fog that comes in when you're feeling low.
I often get asked if I have times when I feel flat. I have such high energy that people are intrigued and wonder if I am like this all the time! I have always been a very positive and high-energy person, but of course, there are days when I cannot be bothered. Days when things feel hopeless. As soon as I feel this coming on, I take action. I jump up and do something. Anything! I send an email. I go for a walk. I phone someone. It doesn't matter what you do. If you're feeling flat at work, get up from your desk, go and get a coffee. If you're at home and you're feeling blah then put your walking shoes on and go for a walk. Get outside. Go and do something. Do anything that's going to make you feel a little bit better.
Action is about getting stuff done, making shit happen. I believe that there is always something that can be done to move us towards the direction that we want to move towards. Talking, wishing and wanting will not get us there - the world responds to action.
Here are seven ways to spring into spring....
Get a hobby!
Reconnect with something you used to do. Find something new that tickles your fancy! Find something new that you can learn. A new skill, hobby or attend a seminar or workshop.
Take your self-care seriously!
Do something caring for yourself today. Learning to nurture and nourish yourself is so important. Rest, moisturise, cook, create.
Make an effort to look good!
Looking good will help you to feel good. There is a power and swagger that comes with knowing that you look good. Cut your hair, get dressed up, paint your nails, trim your nose hair, tidy your eyebrows, fix your face!
Drop an expectation!
Who are you expecting something from? What have you been waiting for that might never happen? Unmet expectations lead to resentment. Have an expectation audit.
Do not compare!
Comparison will waste your energy. Stop comparing yourself or your life to that of others! Comparing your chapter 3 to someone else's chapter 7 is not helpful.
Check in regularly with yourself!
Ask yourself ‘Does this work for me?’ Ask it often. Check in often. Start to make decisions based on what you like and want in your life.
Speak kindly to yourself.
Say something out loud to yourself that is positive and loving. Treat yourself like a loving best friend. You are your most important relationship. Be nice to you.