It’s a real shame to think about, but life can get hectic very fast – that means that the events and situations that life brings can pile on top us and become quite suffocating. Personal events, financial trouble, work issues and health can create quite the cocktail, and if you’re drinking from the glass of despair, everything can seem quite awful sometimes.
That’s why at your lowest and when you are truly struggling, it’s so important to fight back and take some control. Put yourself and your health first.
The first step? Talk. Some people excel at verbal communication, other’s do not like to talk too much but it can be so helpful, and it’s worth trying to open up.
Reachout Australia tells us exactly how important talking is to your mindset:
“It’ll help you sort through your thoughts and clarify whatever is going on for you at the time. While all your stuff is internal, it’s hard to see how it really works. Once you’ve had to say it out loud, it gets easier to get hold of. If you just worry about your problems without talking to someone about them, they probably start to seem worse and bigger than they are, talking will cut them down to size. What’s more – someone who’s not involved in whatever’s bothering you might suggest options you haven’t thought of. If you’re talking to someone neutral, but caring, they won’t take sides or push an agenda. Finally, talking is like a pressure valve for your head. Switch it on once in a while.”
Get your issues out into the open and then get nasty. It’s time to conquer them.
If your issues are financial, it might seem like a hard fight – but it is doable, it will just take time, effort and willpower. Work as hard as you can to pay off your debts and don’t be afraid to seek advice. Sites like YourCreditBlog.com can give you a lot of help on subjects like credit scores and credit rejections. Finance is a huge puzzle, but you’ve got all the tools to solve it.
If work is getting you down and opening up hasn’t helped – it might be worth heading to pastures new. Life’s too short to be in a job you hate. Consider your financial situation first, though!
When bad habits are getting you down, track them. Turning bad habits into routine data entry is enough to put anyone off of smoking and drinking to excess. The data can show you exactly how much is happening and where you are going wrong. It’s the perfect tool for tracking your health & spending and you can also use it for good habits, like going to the gym!
There’s nothing to be afraid of. Talk about your issues, then take control and boss them. The keys to success lie inside you and nothing can bring you down!
