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What can you do to make yourself feel more successful NOW even
if you feel you aren't, even if you are so far away from where
you want to be?
Whenever I was down, I used to think I just needed to wait it
out. I used to think I needed to dig down and understand what my
soul was trying to tell me.
I suppose its a fine line. You want to dig down and extract the
jewels available there, but you also don't want to get buried
alive. In terms of Universal Law, being down, depressed, feeling
bad, will only attract more of the same feelings. In
metaphysical thinking, it is more beneficial to change your
thought patterns to something 'feel good'. This will attract
more good feelings towards us.
You really need to decide for yourself what you want to do with
where youre at. As I said, its a fine line. Acknowledge where
youre at, but dont dwell too long down there. If you cant
mine a gem from there quickly, cannot find anything positive
down there, get out. When in doubt, follow the Gamblers
philosophy, "Ya gotta know when to hold em, know when to fold
em, know when to walk away, know when to run."
So where do we start? Here are a few suggestions for when you're
feeling down and not-so-successful. The most point is to get
started. Doing something, anything, will send a message to the
Universe of your intentions, and more begets more.
Exercise. I know, I know. It may be the last thing on your mind,
however, doing anything physical, even slightly so, will improve
your mood incredibly. The ol endorphins kick in eventually
(they cant help it) and chemical changes occur within our
bodies which, in turn, elevate our mood. Even a 10-15 minute
walk around the block will do wonders. Look at it this way, too.
If the walk itself doesnt elevate your mood, at least you can
feel good about simply moving your body. A small success is
still a success. A number of small successes increases your
feeling of success exponentially.
Meditate. Connect with the Source/Universe/God/Higher Power.
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overseeing our lives. Whatever you call it or feel it to be,
there is something all knowing, other than our smaller ego
selves. Connecting with the Source, getting quiet with
ourselves, changes our thought patterns.
Think a good thought. Go to a good place in your mind. Imagine a
good place where you can return to time and again. When you feel
down, imagine that good place, go in, feel good, and get out.
Visit often.
Declutter your space. Cleaning your space clears your mind. It
also sends a message to the Universe that you are open for more,
that you are capable of taking care of what you have and youre
ready for greater abundance.
Journal - get your feelings out. Just write down whatever is on
your mind. If you want your journaling to be really effective,
continue with the next idea
Be grateful. This should probably be at the top of the list.
Being grateful for something, ANYTHING, in your life has the
power to magically lift you out of your funk. Make a list of
just 3 things you are grateful for. See what happens.
Read - pick up something that youve been meaning to read for
awhile. Take a look at your community newspaper, connect with
your world. Learn something new.
Pick up a hobby - do something that you completely lose yourself
in. For me its sewing and other needlecrafts.
Cleanse yourself. Physically - take a bath, shower, wash your
face. Cleanse yourself any other way you feel fits. Light some
incense with the intention of cleansing your space, your spirit.
Go see a movie. You get to sit in the dark and think of nothing
but whats on the screen in front of you.
Forgive. Yourself and anyone you are holding anything against.
Just let it go.
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Create a positive vision for your life. Imagine, dream. And
dream big. Record your vision in a journal, on an index card and
keep it handy. Then revisit it when you need a reminder or
boost. Your vision should be positive and worded positively.
More importantly, it should make you feel very, very good.
Any and all of these can get you out of a funk. The common
denominator in all of these is action. Taking action to move you
away from your funky feeling is what will move things along. If
you choose to stay in your funk, recognize it as your choice,
and take full responsibility for it. Dont make the mistake of
victimizing yourself. Nobody else is responsible for how you
feel. We create our own thoughts and choose how we want to feel
about external events. So, if you really want to feel down and
stay down, okay, your choice. But know there are alternatives.
We just need to reprogram ourselves to think of them instead of
wallowing in our funk.
About the author:
Sue Dyson, a stay at home mom to three children and one large
dog, publishes SuccessfulMama Ezine, offering down to earth tips
and resources to help moms balance personal goals with the
craziness of motherhood. Visit http://www.SuccessfulMama.com