https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/staying-well/three-ways-to-feel-better-now/m-p/3318#M88 <P>Hi dizzy</P> <P>what a cool idea for a thread! <BR /> like you, I like to write down any thoughts I have and keep a journal going pretty much all the time. </P> <P>the other thing I force myself to do each say is to make my bed as soon as I’m out of it. It means I can say I’ve done a “job” within the first few minutes of being up. It also means I don’t just crawl back into a comfy bed. Once it’s made, it’s done for the day! </P> <P>hoping to get some good tips from others in here! </P> Sat, 17 Jul 2021 22:55:38 GMT Nervybella 2021-07-17T22:55:38Z https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/staying-well/three-ways-to-feel-better-now/m-p/3317#M87 <P>I would love to hear about things you do that make you feel better (or more in control) when you are feeling overwhelmed. When I am feeling helpless a few of my strategies are: </P> <P>1. Force myself to get out of bed. Get into the shower, put some clean clothes on, do my hair, do my make-up and brush my teeth. Even though I really can't be bothered, it always makes me feel better. </P> <P>2. Put some essential oil on and relaxing music then write down my biggest problems or long-term goals. Then I break it down <SPAN style="font-size: inherit;">into yearly goals, monthly goals, weekly goals and finally I am left with a simple task of what I can do TODAY to work towards this. This daily goal may be as simple as getting to the chemist to get my script filled and setting a recurring alarm to ensure I take my medication. </SPAN></P> <P><SPAN style="font-size: inherit;">3. Choose ONE productive thing I can do today. Get on top of that pile of washing that is strewn throughout the house or finally tackle that pile of dishes. </SPAN></P> <P>Life is overwhelming and sometimes I just want to stay in bed. These are my default "get up!" tactics but I would love to hear yours so I can give them a go. </P> Sat, 17 Jul 2021 11:57:10 GMT https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/staying-well/three-ways-to-feel-better-now/m-p/3317#M87 dizzy316 2021-07-17T11:57:10Z https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/staying-well/three-ways-to-feel-better-now/m-p/3318#M88 <P>Hi dizzy</P> <P>what a cool idea for a thread! <BR /> like you, I like to write down any thoughts I have and keep a journal going pretty much all the time. </P> <P>the other thing I force myself to do each say is to make my bed as soon as I’m out of it. It means I can say I’ve done a “job” within the first few minutes of being up. It also means I don’t just crawl back into a comfy bed. Once it’s made, it’s done for the day! </P> <P>hoping to get some good tips from others in here! </P> Sat, 17 Jul 2021 22:55:38 GMT https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/staying-well/three-ways-to-feel-better-now/m-p/3318#M88 Nervybella 2021-07-17T22:55:38Z https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/staying-well/three-ways-to-feel-better-now/m-p/3319#M89 The bed-making thing is a great idea! And clean sheets too <span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":slightly_smiling_face:">🙂</span> That's another thing that always feels amazing! Sun, 18 Jul 2021 00:18:49 GMT https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/staying-well/three-ways-to-feel-better-now/m-p/3319#M89 dizzy316 2021-07-18T00:18:49Z https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/staying-well/three-ways-to-feel-better-now/m-p/3320#M90 <P>I like having a shower and getting dressed</P> <P>I read some whether if you have a clean sink that helps but many people have dishwashers.</P> <P>I write a list, first thing on list I write start a list. So then I can tick that off as I have started the list!,<BR /> gives me the confidence to write no 2 on the list. Pick a small and doable task. </P> Sun, 18 Jul 2021 01:35:27 GMT https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/staying-well/three-ways-to-feel-better-now/m-p/3320#M90 quirkywords 2021-07-18T01:35:27Z