My Top 10 Tips for managing your 'Bad Days'

We all know what I mean when I refer to 'bad' days.
It's those horrible days when your mind will not let go of the negative thoughts and your body just does not want to move. It's those days when you wish the ground would just open up beneath you and carry you away...and nothing, no matter how hard you try can get you out of it.

I have been asked on our Facebook page for advice on getting through the 'bad' days. Here are my top 10 tips on getting through those days

10 Tips for getting through the 'Bad' days of Depression

1.   Get out of the house (Even if you have to force yourself or wear your PJ's)

If only I had this meadow to walk in
Image source here

 2.   Don't set yourself any overwhelming chores or tasks (Make easy meals like toasted sandwiches, steamed veggies, cereal, forget about the big housework task's, stay in your PJ's all day if it makes it easier) 

3.   Have a movie day (I know it goes against all the parenting advice the professionals say, but Mums with PND don't fit into their 'box'...but dare I say it, let your kids watch a movie. If it means they will sit still for more then 5 minutes and let you sit & have a little time to yourself, then go for it. You NEED ME TIME)

                                     

OK you might not look this ecstatic, but that's how my head would feel with 5 minutes of peace!

 

4.   When the kids are in bed or having a sleep take a warm bath or shower, sometimes it can help relax your tired, tense body and mind.






5.   Listen to music that you find calming ( I find that sometimes when i sing along or listen to the words I stop concentrating on whats going on in my head)

Just not as corny :-)

6.   If your like me and also suffer from anxiety, try to keep busy. (I like to craft or sew. I find its a great distraction and takes concentration. Again anything that gets your mind away from those negative thoughts is going to help you. My crazy Big sister likes to Vacuum when she's stressed, I personally hate my vacuum, but she says that it helps her)


7.   Call a friend or go out for coffee with the kids & a friend (Try to make it a positive friend or at least someone who will listen with an open heart and provide you with some calm and comforting words of comfort).



8.   Get on YouTube and search for funny Cat's......Have a giggle!




9.   Again GET OUT OF THE HOUSE! I cant stress this one enough. Even if you just walk out the back door in your PJ's.....The fresh air and sunshine (if its there) will make a huge difference, it really does I promise.

 10.   Do some yoga. (You might not be able to do the meditation, but try the breathing while you do the stretches.....it's actually amazing the difference it makes to your body and mind. My yoga takes me 15mins a day and it makes all the difference).

Sorry I'm stuck on the cats now

And remember....Tomorrow could be a perfect day. It does pass, the thoughts disappear and life looks rosy again. So hold onto that knowledge that tomorrow could be a better day xox

What tips do you have to get through the 'Bad Days'?


Thank you for reading,
Christina

Wordless Wednesday ~ LoveAdmireInspire

Wordless Wednesday ~ Things from Pinterest I LoveAdmireInspire

Welcome to my first Wordless Wednesday Blog Post!
I have an obsession with Pinterest, it's the last thing I check at night and the first thing I check in the morning...I think I may have a problem! But I can't help it~ I have enjoyed seeing things that I Love, Admire and find Inspiring in Pictures. Enjoy!
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LOVE

Can't have a section called love without The Notebook

ADMIRE

 I love Pink...I so Admire the way she fights for what she beleives in and never appears to gives up

INSPIRE

Linkin’ up over with Trish at My Little Drummer Boys  and faith hope and a whole lotta love for Wordless Wednesday.  Come over and join us !.

Christina xox

30 Days of Happiness - Day 2. Flower Love

30 Days of Happiness
Day 2. Flower Love

I've always loved flowers. I love the way they start out as nothing but a tiny seed, and then you watch them change every day. A small green bud coming to life and transforming into something that is beautiful and colourful.

I have been very slack and have stopped growing flowers (mainly because we rent and I have a bad habit of killing plants of ANY type) and have not brought some for the house for a long time. Today's Happiness challenge had me excited to find happiness once again in something I used to love.

So I packed The worm into the pram and off we went on a Flower walk.
Except we live on the beach so apart from a few weeds and sand there really was not many flowers.

So instead we enjoyed a day in the sun, with the cool sand in our toes and yummy sushi to munch on.

But I was determined to continue my Happiness challenge, so off we strolled to the florist to buy Myself some red tulips, which I love.

What has brought you happiness today?
Was it in something as simple as a flower? Were you able to get out and enjoy the sunshine?

I am taking part in the 30 Days of Happiness Challenge created by http://www.sevencherubs.com/

Thank you for sharing with me today,
Christina xox
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