We all feel like we are drowning at some point. If you don't solve everything, a few habits can help you avoid this unpleasant feeling.
The phone is off when you wake up
It's a bad habit that we kind of has when we wake up. The alarm clock is usually our phone, so it's completely normal for you to check your emails or messages early in the morning.
Focus on yourself when you wake up, rather than what's really going on in the world. Connect with what is happening in your body when you wake up before connecting with others. Letters and emails can wait for your morning coffee or shower.
Turn off notifications you don't need
Notifications are a killer for productivity and socializing. They prevent you from concentrating on your work or listening and communicating with the person speaking in front of you. Get rid of unnecessary notifications. This applies to Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook, but it also applies to news apps. Another problem with news app notifications is the constant, often passive flow of information. What was in the news this year? Covid19, economic issues, geopolitical tensions. I am not saying that it is not important to know what is happening in our world, on the contrary. But you probably don't need to acknowledge it every hour with constant notifications. A newsletter summarizing the news, or simply opening your transport news app and reading what really interests or motivates you can be a healthier way to approach information.
Contact your body daily, even for a few minutes
We cannot repeat it enough: taking care of your body is essential to your mental health. Find some way to connect with your body. This can be through meditation or through exercise. But it can also be something basic, like doing skincare, doing a breathing exercise for up to three minutes, or walking for five minutes without your phone. When your mind is saturated, the first way to solve this problem is with your body. Give your body the appreciation it deserves.
Take (at least) 30 minutes a day to do something you love
Coming back to yourself in the hectic pace of life is essential. Take 30 minutes, more if you can, to do something that really interests you or brings you joy. Whether you're reading, moving house, having coffee with a friend, or writing a few words in a notebook, take that time. It's easy to find 30 minutes (or 20 if you're really busy) in a day with a little organization, and it can save you from feeling overwhelmed.
If You Feel You're Not Thinking Enough, Read On
Sometimes all we need is intellectual stimulation. Reading helps you feel so much better in a ridiculous amount of time and will give you that satisfaction that nothing else can.
If you think too much, write
On the contrary, we sometimes feel that our thoughts are so heavy that we are drowning. One of the most effective solutions is to write down your thoughts. As compelling as that sounds, sometimes we feel like we don't know where to start if we have to write what's going on in our heads. Well, one answer to that: start at the beginning. Either in chronological order or the first thought that crosses your brain when you hold that pen or open that laptop. Don't underestimate the pleasure of talking to you on a sheet of paper. It doesn't have to be good or neat, it just has to be right.
Take the time to text that person in your mind
Friendship is precious, but over time and distance, it is sometimes difficult to maintain. Here's a simple habit you should consider starting and feel good about yourself and your friends. When you think of that person, a time you shared together, or just something they reminded you of, don't wait, pick up that phone and text them. Just write them a few words. Something like "Hey, I just remembered that moment we had that day" or "I saw it and it reminded me of you." A few words are enough to brighten your day.
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