When Life Gets Heavy

We all have days when we don’t want to get out of bed. Of course, there can be many reasons for this. This article is not about dealing with clinical depression. What we’re talking about here is the feeling of gloom that all men sometimes have.

There are short-term and long-term solutions to this problem and sometimes it’s as easy as just getting your body to function more in harmony with your brain.

Let’s start with the ultimate short-term solution:

Did you know that you can change your state of mind instantly?

You do this by doing something physical, something different. It’s all about changing your body language. Picture the body language you have when you’re in a negative state. Your shoulders are down, you’re looking down, and maybe you just sit there with your hands over your face? All your energy is basically going down to the floor.

This has got to be flipped around, your body needs positive vibrations. And this is not hard to achieve. Scream, jump around or laugh like a crazy person for 20 seconds (think Tom Cruise that time when he visited Oprah, but in your own privacy). Suddenly your fake laugh turns into real laughs and your state has changed into something resourceful. You can now use this energy to move in the right direction.

Now let’s look at some of the long-term solutions for a positive state of mind:

Reduce the amount of decisions you have to make by developing habits that will increase your mental well-being over time. 

What is the definition of a habit?

A habit is something that you do often and regularly, sometimes without even knowing that you’re doing it. Your body habits should be done almost automatically. Kind of like brushing your teeth. The positive habits you create will become a part of you.

Here are some examples of areas in your life where you can benefit from having strong habits in place:

What to do on the days that arrive heavy

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