No doubt this week has been draining. No doubt you may be feeling the same way. I'm naturally a bit more optimistic than most, but even so, I can get down if I'm not paying attention. I've been through some stressful moments before and I can also tell when I'm headed for a downturn. So when this happens, I have to spring into action and take some control back, even in little ways. So here are the three things that I start to do, as soon as I can, when I begin to lose some of my mojo:
1) I read physical books. I set the iPad down, tone back the scrolling on my phone, and I feel something that actually has a different shape as I take it in. There's also something to be said about having two hands holding open the pages. Its like you're in immediate control, even when it's something as small as a couple of pages.. It also limits distractions from constant notifications and the temptations of a quick tap on the home screen to change gears. It also helps if you read uplifting and inspiring stories! 2) I try to listen to more instrumental music and I'm not afraid to use skips. I find when there are no lyrics, I own the words and I own the pace. Music tends to be tied to many emotions, so it's worth paying attention to what kinds of music influences you and your moods. There is a time and a place for all genres but if you're trying to trend up, use the skip button to help you move the needle. A highly underrated station for high achievers and constant go-getters is "Spa Radio" on Pandora. Sometimes the best way to actually perk up, is to slow down. 3) I avoid advertising. Branding experts and marketers today are so good at what they do, they literally can make you feel negative about anything, even when things may never have been better for you. It's their job to get to your moments of weakness and pain points to try and fill it with whatever they're peddling. Especially in these moments, I don't need anymore stuff and I don't want to feel like I'm not enough. For this reason, I rarely watch TV, I let my wife do most of our shopping and I keep a tight handle on my social media follows, preferences and settings. Those are the main inputs that I work to control. There are so few things that we can really control over a lifetime, but the inputs into our minds and bodies are almost always under our command. If you find yourself losing it more often than not, try to change one or two things that you're choosing to take in and see if you notice a difference. Bonus item: what you're taking in could also be a relationship! It is said that you are the average of the 5 people you hang around with the most. If you've got anything that you do on purpose to help you stay positive, I want to know! Leave me your feedback or reach out to me directly at [email protected]. Stay positive today!
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