This week has been rough and we’re only halfway through the week. I’m not sure why I am feeling so down, nothing in particular has happened. I try to stay as positive as possible with everything going on with Chris’ health. Not that I am always successful at it, but I do try. I can’t quite put my finger on why I am feeling so “blah” this week. Maybe I’m extra tired? Stressed? Super anxious for some news that may come this week? Whatever the reason, it has been a bit of a struggle to get through the days this week. I have a feeling I’m not the only person who has a bad week occasionally, so I thought I would share a few ideas for getting through a rough week.
Cuddle With Your Furbabies
I’ve blogged about them several times, but our dogs Lyssa and Levi bring me so much joy. Lyssa is sweet and sensitive and Levi is a total goofball that always makes me laugh. Something about cuddling with a dog (or any furbaby) is so comforting. Even though we don’t speak the same language, I can feel their love. I highly recommend cuddling with your furbabies if you’re having an off week. Or borrow one from a friend! (Kidding. Unless someone you know happens to be going out of town and looking for a pet-sitter, then that could be a win-win for everyone).
Take Time For Yourself
When I’m feeling down, I find that it’s especially important for me to have some “me” time. This usually comes at 5:30 in the morning when I work out for 30 minutes (still going strong on my new healthy routine) and it’s just me (and the dogs) in the workout room. It’s time that I’m not focused on anyone else or all of the things I have to do at work and at home. It’s really good decompression time and it helps. You don’t have to work out necessarily, but take time for yourself in whatever form it may be.
Go “Off the Grid”
Social media is great for feeling connected, but it can have its downfalls. Personally, seeing all of the announcements and things going on in other people’s lives can make a hard week even harder for me. Not that I’m not happy for my friends and others, I definitely am. But watching the rest of the world move forward when my world has stopped can feel very defeating. If you’re feeling the same way, I recommend going “off the grid”. For an hour or a day or a week. Take a social media break and spend that time doing something else.
Learn Something New
It takes a lot of mental energy to learn something new. That is a great place to put some of the negative energy you may be carrying around. I have been working on my blog a lot this week for that very reason (notice the new look?). Believe it or not, blogging is a lot of work. I have never built a website until now and all of the things I’m figuring out definitely make me feel accomplished. I also created a new recipe earlier in the week (it will be on the blog next week) and that was a great distraction too. If there is something you have been wanting to try or learn, a rough week may be the perfect time.
Surround Yourself With Loved Ones
This one probably goes without saying but it’s so true. Tell your spouse you need a hug and you want to spend some extra time together. Sit on the couch and talk or cuddle and watch a movie or TV show. Anything that makes you feel close and connected. And you don’t have to physically be surrounded by loved ones to feel their support. Calls, text messages, and FaceTime can work wonders. Lean on those people that you can have honest conversations with and say “I’m having a hard time and I’m struggling and I just need to cry and vent.” Those people that genuinely care about you will want to be there for you in hard moments. Let them support you.
And if all else fails… Wine. Sometimes a glass can help take the edge off.
What are some ways you get through a rough week? I’d love to hear some suggestions! I still have to get through Thursday and Friday!
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