Therapy is certainly one of the things that can help people to make sense of their experiences, reduce blame and to learn new ways of coping and being that maybe cause less distress. However there are other things that we can all do that can help us to feel better about ourselves and to increase our resilience.
These things include:
- Getting enough sleep ( depending on what you need as an individual)
- Eating a healthy , balanced diet ( too much sugar for example can play havoc on our emotions)
- Having some gentle exercise every day
- Not over-indulging in alcohol ( alcohol is a depressant and can significantly impact on our mood and sleep patterns)
- Looking after any physical aches and pains
- Doing something we find pleasurable every day
- Doing something that gives us a sense of achievement each day
If we find it difficult to look after and care for ourselves maybe its time to consider why that is and look at changing this. It is ok to be kind to ourselves.
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