Quick Ways To Pick Yourself Up

We all have bad days. We get disappointing news or have an unpleasant interaction with someone. We all encounter setbacks and dark moments from time to time, as we journey through physical life. It’s part of the human experience.

These negative events may seem unfortunate, or even unnecessary when they occur, but they actually serve to create balance in our life. Without these contrasts we would never appreciate all the good things.

The important thing, however, is to not dwell on the negativity or misery, but to bounce back into alignment with our truth and the abundance and healing power of Spirit as soon as possible.

Some of my favorite ways to quickly pick myself up when I am feeling down include:

Inspirational Words

I love Unity Church’s Daily Word for this. I carry it around with me in my purse for just such occasions. You can also get it as an app for a smartphone. The short, daily reminders feature uplifting affirmations and a brief paragraph or two of inspirational writing on the theme for the day. I always find that they contain just what I needed to hear at that moment to help me gain a new, more positive outlook.

Oracle Cards

Holding your favorite deck to your heart, ask a question. It could be about the situation you just experienced, or simply to receive a loving message from your Angels. Then pull the card or cards you feel most drawn to. Then embrace the loving message you receive.

Don’t have a defeatist attitude. Think positive. Pick yourself up by your bootstraps. When you get knocked down by life, grab hold and pick yourself up and get back in the game ~ Reneé Gatz

Free Writing

This is a new one in my toolbox. A coach recently recommended it to me, and it has worked wonders! Simply grab a notepad and free write for a few minutes.  Write whatever is on your mind and in your heart.

It is important to just let it flow; don’t censor yourself or worry about good grammar. Just write. You can rant, rave, cry, express gratitude…whatever comes up. The important thing is to just get that energy out. When you are done you can burn the pages or rip it up. Whatever feels appropriate.

Friend Check-In

Build a trusted support system around you. Whether it’s a friend, family member, or even a coach or advisor, it’s important to have someone trustworthy to bounce ideas off and get a different perspective.

Resilience means you are able to go through challenges and pick yourself up even when things are difficult. The warrior lives within all of us ~ Shanila Sattar

My best friend and I have a ‘ten-minute rant rule.’  We can rant for ten minutes about anything that is annoying us and then at the end we can say what we need.  It really helps both of us keep clear boundaries and know our roles. It also prevents us from feeling too drained by the other. At the end we then move on to other topics and enjoy our time together away from the issues, problems or drama.

Remember, it’s not always your fault when you’re feeling down. Bad things happen to good people. Things happen even when we have the best of intentions. The important thing is to pick yourself up as soon as possible. Learn the lesson and move on. Get back to the joyful embrace of Spirit as quickly as possible.