I will always pick myself up and carry on

There are times in our lives when we feel that we are pinned down or have fallen down the dumps with no ray of light in sight. When I’m feeling down, there are several things I engage in to make myself feel better. Usually, music often boosts my mood so I tune in to my favourite songs. I allow myself to enjoy the music and dance as ridiculous as I can in my room. When I’m down, I also let myself have a good cry under the shower because no one can see me crying the way Charlie Chaplin used like crying in rain. I let myself cry because sometimes it’s easy to bottle emotions up and try to carry on with the day. But I find that it’s better for me to let the tears fall over the areas of my life that I’m not content with. By doing this, I allow myself to have a much-needed release. This gives me the space to move on.

When I’m down, I also write a lot because it is another form of release of energy. It is a way of me unburdening myself through my favourite creative expression. It is a way of me trying to connect with others who understand and could relate to the contents of my life. When I’m down, I go to someone I’m close to and rant. I might take the advice from the person but I just need to share what is in me to let it go. When I’m down, I force myself to exercise. As much as I say I love to run, I don’t always want to. I much rather enjoy my sleep. But when I notice that my mood has been negative for several days, running helps. It helps to bring me clarity and peace of mind. At the end of the run, I feel relaxed. I feel better.

When I’m down, I give myself a break I go to a good quality restaurant with open air bar and I enjoy by favourite drink by the sea side or by the garden alone. I stop beating myself up for not being good enough. I stop comparing my life to others. I stop wishing that things were different. I force myself to recall moments that have made me proud of me. I force myself to see what is good about my life as it is.

When I’m down, I log off a social media platform that triggers my inner insecurities and I give myself a few days of space away from the screen. Space away from staring into other lives that I’m not close too. I give myself space to do something else. To be in nature. To read a book. To be present to the reality of my life. I prefer to be alone from the world to give myself time to pick myself up again and start running.

Above all, remember just one thing in life, whatever it is, if it were strong enough, it would have carried your soul away. Now that you are still breathing, there’s a reason behind it. In fact, there are a number of them, focus on them and keep yourself busy in one thing or the other. Ignoring, however, is not a solution. It would come back to your mind every now and then, no matter how hard you try but you've got to be the strongest version of yourself. Go ahead! Stay blessed! #kishoreshintre #possessedbywritingspirit #ks1000articles #proudtobeindian