Six Natural (and Cheap) Ways to De-Blah
From Monday Blues to Seasonal Bummers, We Can Feel Better
6 Natural (and Cheap) Ways to De-Blah Yourself!
Feeling down in the dumps is a common emotion that all of us go through. Sometimes, it’s just a bad day, but other times it lasts longer and becomes a state of mind. You may not be clinically depressed, but you’re just feeling low and disengaged. In such situations, people often look for Western medical intervention. However, sometimes, you just need a natural pick-me-up, and that’s what we’re going to talk about today. It’s “weird” how these six easy ways to De-Blah can also help with so many other issues!
1. Get Moving - Exercise is an excellent natural mood booster. Physical activity helps you release endorphins, which are the happy hormones responsible for elevating your mood. Even a few minutes of exercise every day can make a significant difference. So, whether it’s going for a walk or hitting the gym, make sure to move your body.
2. Connect with Nature - Spending time in nature is proven to have numerous mental health benefits. The fresh air, sunshine, and greenery have a calming effect on the mind and provide a natural boost to your mood. So, try to get outside at least once a day. It could be as simple as sitting on your balcony or taking a walk in the park.
3. Practice Mindfulness - Mindfulness is a powerful tool for managing negativity. It can help you become aware of your thoughts and emotions and control them. Regular mindfulness practice can help reduce stress, anxiety, depression and build resilience. Whether you practice mindfulness through meditation or yoga, make sure to incorporate it into your daily routine.
4. Get Enough Sleep - Sleep is crucial for good mental health. If you’re not getting enough rest, it affects your mood, energy, and mental clarity. Make sure you’re getting at least 7-8 hours of sleep every night. Try to establish a relaxing bedtime routine, avoid screen time before bed, and keep your sleeping environment dark and quiet.
5. Do Something Creative - Engaging in creative activities like painting, singing, writing, or dancing can be an effective natural mood booster. These activities provide a sense of accomplishment and help take your mind off negative thoughts. So, find something that interests you and make it a part of your routine.
If possible, gather with people who make you laugh more than they upset you.
My sister Dede and I on Tour de Peace in 2013. (Somewhere in Missouri)
Feeling down and low is normal, and sometimes, all you need is a natural pick-me-up. Whether it’s moving your body, connecting with nature, practicing mindfulness, getting enough sleep, or doing something creative, you have the power to lift yourself out of the blahs. So, next time you’re feeling low, try out these natural methods before jumping to western medical intervention. You may be surprised at how effective they can be.
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I get it, Cindy, I really really do, but . . . Those ex-hippies here on the Oregon Coast, back to the landers, all those yoga kids now gray old farts, many of them have entered that black and white world, and most are of the species of speak, hear, see no evil. Amazing, too, the Trump Derangement Syndrome, so, they go out on the beach, do yoga, eat salads, go out and protest carbon, turn off all alternative sources of history, knowledge and news, and yes, they hang with each other . . . .
So when some schlub like me comes into their fold, I get the bum's rush, or they just cancel me by moving away from, well, truths.
Then they Google-Gulag me, say, here, https://dissidentvoice.org/?s=Paul+Haeder&sa=Search , and then they try and pigeon hole me, a regular communist of the neo-communist variety, where a place like Nicaragua is attempting to move communism toward its always been moving there -- literacy, land reform, medicine, housing, culture, arts, and, well, you get the picture.
These mindful birders and amazing vegan cooks and true jet setters (man they travel everywhere to find themselve, others, what have you) they have learned the art of tuning out, turning off, and valorizing all the wrong things in politics and life, mas o menos.
But, yes, I rail and rail with polemics, teach classes with ire and fire, but I do get out of my head to recarge for the next and the next and the next day, in solidarity with, well, "the other," with the Gazans!
Paz, and happy healing, Cindy!!
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