Carole-Anne gives us several ideas to improve our mental well being.
Here are some self-care tips for when you are feeling brave:
If you're feeling good about things, write about it. Whether it's a list of stuff you're proud of, or some future things you have to look forward to, keep this list or letter to yourself safe for a rainy day when you're feeling lower than usual.
Think about starting a morning page ritual every day. I've not yet started this but heard very good things from those who are doing it regularly. Morning Pages are three pages of longhand, stream of consciousness writing, done first thing in the morning. *There is no wrong way to do Morning Pages*– they are not high art. They are not even “writing.” They are about anything and everything that crosses your mind– and they are for your eyes only. Morning Pages provoke, clarify, comfort, cajole, prioritize and synchronize the day at hand. Do not over-think Morning Pages: just put three pages of anything on the page...and then do three more pages tomorrow.
Got an idea that just won't quit you? Take some time to explore it. That could mean brainstorming on a big piece of paper, or it could even mean writing a draft business plan. Either way, you deserve to give your ideas space and time and energy to grow.
Reach out and do something nice or kind for someone else. Make dinner for a friend having a hard time. Buy some flowers for a parent or loved one. Send a card to somebody you haven't heard from in a while. These acts of kindness could have a karmic effect.
Learn or try something completely new. Take up a new hobby. Teach yourself a new skill using YouTube videos or an online course. If possible, try to make it separate from work or ongoing projects you already spend time on. Invest in yourself just for the sake of it.
