There have been times over the past few weeks, unfortunately more often than not, when I have been letting things get on top of me and getting stressed. My mind became so busy with an endless To-Do-List that I was finding it very hard to focus on any one thing.
It was making me miserable and grouchy and if I wasn't grumpy I was probably crying. It became hard to focus on the thousands of positive things that I have to be grateful for and it didn't feel good.
I thought back to how I coped with tough situations in the past and then my mum hit the nail on the head. Go for a walk or a run! When shit has hit the fan in the past I have always found solace in the gym.
I argued at first that part of the reason I was so stressed was a lack of time and that taking time out for a walk would only make the problem worse.
In the end she pointed out to me that I was so stressed that I wasn't actually achieving anything anyways and that if I wanted to start getting things done I couldn't afford to not get out and get some exersize.
Exercise has so many benefits its not true and aside from the obvious ones: fitter, healthier, thinner.The best benefit for me is how much it clears my head and organize my thoughts.
After a run or a walk I feel calm and relaxed. My mind and thoughts organise themselves and I have so much more clarity, I am able to set myself achievable goals and I don't feel so overwhelm any more. It also help to wear me out and I sleep much better, something else that gets disrupted when I'm stressed out!
What do you do to de-stress?
Thank you for reading :)
Katie xxx
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