 Take a moment and think about how you talk to yourself. Is it mostly positive or is it mostly negative? Some of us may speak negatively about ourselves to ourselves, such as I'm not good enough, I can never lose weight, Everyone hates me, etc. Negative self-talk can lead to experiencing negative emotions (feeling helpless, hopeless, depressed, etc.), which then leads to negative behaviors (skipping exercise sessions, eating unhealthy meals, sleeping more, etc.).
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 Our mental health is one aspect of our overall health. It is important to take time to invest into our mental wellbeing in our journey to wholeness. When we don't, we may find ourselves at a loss of power, freedom, and/or self-expression on a regular basis. We may feel weighed down or overwhelmed by all the problems we're facing. If this continues for too long, we may experience a mental break down or a burn out.
When we regularly take time for our mental health, we are able to face the day and any issues that may occur. We have a positive outlook on life, perhaps even a pep in our step and a joyous grin on our face.  When we have peace in our lives, we experience mental and physical rest, which is needed to recharge ourselves.
🌻 Many times, when there is turmoil in our lives, our bodies respond accordingly. It may result in anxiety, stomachaches, headaches, constipation, diarrhea, fast heart beats, sweating, depression, etc.  Healing comes when we know and speak the truth.
🔸 Those of us who have experienced trauma or abuse may have learned to downplay the seriousness of what happened to us. Some of us may have forgotten it, denied it, minimized it, rationalized it, laughed it off, etc. Essentially, we've found a way to cope while going through it. This is normal. It's the body's protective mechanism to help us to survive the incident(s) until it was safe to deal with it. God created this protective mechanism in our brain to keep us alive.  Having healthy boundaries are necessary for our mental wellbeing. When we don't set healthy boundaries, we mentally suffer.
🌺 Some of us might be frustrated with ourselves for not being strong enough to stand up for ourselves. It is much easier to stand for up for others than for ourselves. Be patient with yourself and keep practicing.  Resting requires distance from things that cause you stress.
❤ Recently, someone told me in order to recharge, people need to spend time doing things they enjoy. If that activity causes stress, then stop doing it. People get rest from doing non-stressful activities. |
AuthorJourney to Wholeness is a blog written by Lillian Simon (except where indicated). She is a Christian who wears many hats, including being a nurse, health coach, mentor, writer, editor, and graphic designer. She is passionate about sharing health information to inspire others to find practical and natural ways to heal their body, soul, and spirit. Archives
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