Life can get hard at times; in fact, it can get impossible. While there is always a solution to every problem or situation, our judgement of situations may be crowded by current feelings of despair and we feel like giving up on our self. The truth is giving up on yourself is different from giving up on that project or business idea that has been keeping you awake at night.
In most cases someone does not give up on themselves because of one bad decision, it stems from a series of thing going wrong, resulting in feeling lost and losing all hope. One may feel like they have travelled too far down the road of failure and do not see a way forward.
Here are some of the reasons someone may feel like giving up
- loss of a loved one
- loss of a job or a business and struggles to make ends meet
- loss of important friendships or a relationship
- chronic illness among others
Signs that Someone is Giving Up?
Are you feeling like you have lost all hope for a better health or better tomorrow?
The feeling of despair is a major sign that you are giving up. If you look back these feelings did not develop from a single life occurrence. Mostly, it has been characterized from one mishap followed by many moments of distress and despair.
While most people who give up feel like they have no hope. It is important to note that there is always hope. Simple positive habits can help you turn thing around. In addition, seeking help will give you a different perspective to see your things turn around.
Surprisingly most people who YOU know to be successful felt like giving up on themselves at one point of the life.
Simple Habits That Can Help You Feel Better and Turn Things Around
Stay hydrated. It might sound insignificant, but drinking water has a lot of benefit in your health and mind. Water not only refreshes you; it nourishes your body and organs. Staying hydrated gives you a better mood.
Exercise
When was the last time you had a walk? Excise not only builds your physical strength but also improves your mental state. It also helps you to stay mentally alert and improve your sleep. Not just walking to the shop to run your errand but just walking to relax your mind and body. Take 30 minutes to the nearest park and you will be amazed how better you feel.
Read a Book
Whether a chapter a day or a complete book, reading improves your memory, communication skills, and empathy. Reading engages your mind and shifts your focus from your current situation. Books also provide a different perspective to life which may change your focus.
Study shows that reading a book reduces stress, improves your blood flow and provides the ultimate relaxation. In fact, UK’s National Health Service (NHS) has implemented a book prescription program called Reading Well. This service prescribes books by medical experts for certain conditions. If you are struggling, it might be time off social media and burry yourself in a book. Do you read? What are you currently reading?
Take a Bath
A long soak in a bath is a good part of skin routine. However, studies shows that a bath reduces stress and anxiety. For instance, a study, conducted by the University of Freiburg concluded the above after assessing 45 people diagnosed depression. “Floating in the bath is believed to replicate the natural feeling of being in the womb, which causes someone to feel safe and comforted. Soaking reduces the stress hormones, improves blood flow and causes the body to relax. Have a soak and come back with feedback.
Find a New Talent or Learn a New Skill
Identifying your strengths is a good way to help you stay afloat. You can only develop new skills by answering the question on what you are good at. Becoming successful in any area of your life requires you to build skills that you can lavage. Identifying new skills and talents and using them every day can help you stay fulfilled and motivated, making life easier for you.
When looking into developing new talents here are a few tips
- Move out of your comfort zone
- Do not rush yourself because learning something takes time
- Do not pressure yourself because talent should be enjoyed
- Try until you succeed because everything takes time
Write Letters to Yourselves
It is important to write letters to yourself because sometimes it is difficult to process emotions. For most people, it can be difficult to understand how they feel regardless of whether it is towards yourself, other people, event, or situations.
Writing a self-care letter is part of a self-care routine and it works as a technique helps you process your emotions ease your pain and frustration.
Eat a Healthy Meal
Poor diet negatively impacts our health and wellbeing, while a healthy diet provides the body with nutrient essential for healing and rejuvenation. Prolonged eating of unhealthy diet causes constipation and inflammation, which causes stress both physically and mentally. As the saying go, we are what we eat.
So, what diet works for you?
When was the last time you had a healthy meal?
Create a Routine
Sticking to a routine helps you prioritize task and keeps your life in order. It helps you identify what is important and breaking big goals into smaller achievable goals. Completing simple tasks outlined in your routine teaches you to accomplish tasks which helps create a success mindset.
Talk to Someone: Seek Help
Depression may look different for everything. Have you lost interest in things you enjoyed doing before? Are you feeling anxious or teary? Have you experienced these symptoms for some time now? It might be time to seek professional help. The truth is help is always available. You could contact your doctor for remedies or your therapist to help you navigate your emotions.
Seeking help is a sign of strength and not a sign of weakness. Often cases, one would need a professional opinion and help to navigate different situations.
Your therapist and doctor will give you medical advice and intervention which will get you through the difficult time. They have the training, expertise and experience for your specific scenario.
I remember feeling unlucky in life until I went for therapy. The therapist showed me a part of me that I never knew existed. The truth is Growth Mindset Haven would never have existed if I never went to therapist because I never believed in myself and my dreams.
