Wednesday, May 28, 2014

SERIOUSLY SPEAKING - DOWN DAYS


What's behind those down days? 
Bad weather, tiredness, too long 'til your next vacation?

Sometimes it's really as simple as that, and a good kvetch (don't know what this is?  See 'Kvetching 101'), takes care of it…

Often we panic on those down days, feeling like there is something really wrong with us…

Whoever said everyday has to be sunny?







DANCE WITH IT!   EXPERIENTIAL APPS           

An opportunity to experiment with some fun
ideas...

WHAT'S REALLY GOING ON…

Sometimes, of course, we can't blame it on the weather, and then doing a little detective work to find the real cause of our 'down' is the remedy.

TRY THESE SIMPLE STEPS:

1)  Release the tension.
          Kvetch
          Cry
          Pound a pillow
          Do 3 minutes of deep breathing

2)  Check for your Inner Bully voice.
          "Bad, bad bad!"
          "It's your fault!"
          "You deserve it!"
          "You didn't listen!"
          "They all hate you…"

You get the drift.  Your Inner Bully is scolding you for something and making you feel awful!

3)  Check for 'Bullies in the Bush'.
These are those external bullies who might have dropped a nasty in your direction.  Any scolding from others - overt or implied - fits this category.

4)  Fight back.
Have an imaginary dialog with whoever is giving you a bad time.  Tell them to back off!  Really ham it up!  This one is between you and the walls so go for it.

Remember you are looking to release tension.

5)  Give yourself a gold star for effort.
Feel that pat on the back as you smile and wink at yourself in the mirror.
     
      






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