08/04/2022
Today, I would like to invite you to reflect about what gives you joy and comfort.
Let me explain:
When we are feeling distressed, are in a crisis and/or working through difficult experiences we are so focused on that what goes wrong, that was does not work for us in our life. And that is understandable.
At the same time, it is important to rest, take breaks and do the things that give you joy, and to keep the balance in your everyday life. It will help you regain strength and motivation to keep going, and it will also give you the possibility to see changes in your behavior and feelings towards the outer world.
So I want to encourage you to reflect upon your resources. That is everything that keeps you in the here and now.
âą Internal resources - These are all things you can give yourself that come from within, and help you soothe. For example self-talk, boundaries, spirituality, knowing how to regulate you emotions.
âą External resources - These are all the things outside of yourself, like loving people, music, movies, objects and activities that help you soothe and relax.
It might be easier to identify the external resources, and that is okay. If you like to expand the choice of your resources, you can always experiment and discover new internal and external resources.
Be also aware of what long-term consequences your resources have. Are they negative and harmful? Do they keep you from healing and dealing with the uncomfortable feelings? Then it might be a coping mechanism. Now, that is not a bad thing. We all have coping mechanism, and they help us dealing with difficult situations. By reflecting about it, you can create awareness and create a space where thinking about change is possible (if you would like to do that).
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