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There are so many little things in your day-to-day life that you didn’t even know impacted your mood, but they are so crucial to understanding how and why you feel the way you feel.
Humans are like plants, we are what we absorb. You wouldn’t be surprised that a plant dies in an environment with no sun & no water, so why would you be surprised that you can’t thrive in an unmotivating environment?
𝜗𝜚 The weather - This one is obvious. We humans really are like plants, in that we need sun to thrive. Have you ever noticed how much more pleasant people are during those first few sunny days of the year? It’s biological, we love the sun. So when it’s sunny outside, even if you think it’s too hot, go out and enjoy the sunshine! If you stay inside all summer, don't complain about being tired and unenergized.
𝜗𝜚 The music you listen to - I know you love to listen to sad break up songs and daydream, but it’s not good for your mind. If you don’t believe me, do a little experiment: one day, wake up to the saddest song you like to listen to, and the next, wake up to the happiest, danciest song you like. See how much of a difference it makes in your mood.
𝜗𝜚 The people around you - If all of your friends constantly complain about their lives (justifiably or not), then you’re going to constantly complain too. If all of your friends always focus on the positive, laugh and smile through hard times, you’re going to adopt that mindset too. The thing is not to ditch your friends if they’re negative (to themselves, if they’re mean that’s another thing), but to be the one to influence them towards a better attitude through being mindful of what you feel and say.
𝜗𝜚 Your living space - Don't even bother wondering why you are always distracted or unmotivated to do homework if your room is messy. Don't bother to ask yourself why you can't find discipline if your house is dirty and unkept. The space you live in is a direct reflection of your mind, you'll see how much more clear-headed and motivated you will feel once it's clean and organized.
𝜗𝜚 Your digital space - Having an organized & simplistic phone/laptop is key to make you see things clearer when being on them, and avoiding useless screen time (which is notoriously bad for us). That means deleting apps you don't use or don't serve you a positive purpose (games, negative social media platforms, etc).
Please tell me in the comments if you feel I have left an important point out, I will be happy to edit this post to include more valuable advice!
10 things to do when you’re having a hard day or when motivation is down </3
Take a long shower/bath to cleanse yourself of your negative thoughts/feelings
Make your bed to get your motivation started
Do a quick workout to get your body moving
Write in your journal about how you feel and why, it might release some emotions and make you feel better
Drink water and put intention in it - decide that the water is going to cleanse your energy and it will!
Talk to a friend or a family member and if that isn’t available to you right now talk to an online friend or even a pet
Read a book (if you like reading, otherwise it might not be as calming)
Put on dancy music and dance around your room! Gets your mood up and your body moving
Take a walk, let the fresh air heal you
Put on makeup and a cute outfit because look good = feel good
xoxo, Hannah