Today was pretty simple, and I'm getting back into the flow of trying to write as much as I can and whenever I get the urge. Lately that's been a good chunk of my time, seeing as I drink more than two cups of coffee or tea each morning. I have all of this energy that I have no clue what to do with, and so I'm taking this time to talk about getting into hobbies and the struggles that keeping up with them can face when we get slowed motivation, especially around this time of year.
Growing up for a while in Oregon, where the rain comes and never leaves, we get very many reminders to take our Vitamin D in order to keep our happiness. I always forget and I was stuck drained of my energy, and it doesn't help at all when trying to get into new things, or keeping up with the old ones and work.
Although there are days like today, which are rainy and dreary, it's important that we climb out of bed, (or in my instance; couch for right now) and carry on with our day. If you do have your ways of keeping busy, those are good in moderation. Make sure to take care of yourself in the process. I think one of my biggest downfalls for my mental health before was distracting myself with other people's problems and trying to fix theirs; not allowing myself the time I needed to heal or to work out my own feelings. Just because it takes your mind off of the negative things, doesn't mean it is always healthy.
I pulled into the driveway this evening to go see Ghost at my grandmother's house and she pointed out the waves and how we had white caps on the water today, which I haven't seen lately. So I watched those for a few minutes and got to thinking more about them from a more metaphorical standpoint.
To me, it symbolled the way we all work at different paces. Each time I come over here, the waves are different. Sometimes they're calm and they blend in with the skyline, other times the fog covers the current and there's not much to see. It's important that we recognize there is still life flowing and thriving under it, and on those days where we lack motivation and determination on the surface- our bodies and our minds are still flourishing and growing everyday. It's up to us to feed them and keep them alive and healthy.
So even if you don't feel like it, try to muster up some sort of energy and get something done. It doesn't need to be much, maybe it's just eating one thing, maybe it's as simple as brushing your teeth in the morning. When our mental health is at a low, these little routines can be so easy to fall out of. Trying new things and going out of your way to make something happen can feel completely impossible.
I just wanted everyone to know that they're doing okay, and that if you're trying your best you're sincerely doing enough. Goodnight :)
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