Wellness

Greetings fellow humans. I hope that life has been treating you well. More importantly I hope that you have been treating yourself well. Which is something I'd like to discuss with all of you. Now bare with me because all three topics are hand in hand so I will be as methodical as possible. In today's society the stress that most of us feel on a daily basis is incredibly high. Stress due to our jobs, relationships or just trying to stay afloat financially. Just those three aspects alone is enough to consume all of our time on a daily basis. Things like physical fitness are easily shelved because they require extra time and effort that we don't feel like we have. When in fact it is during these times that we need exercise the most. Perhaps exercise is the ultimate stress reliever, it works for me. It relieves the stress that causes bodily pain and weight gain. Vigorous activity also release endorphins into the brain that gives us a feeling of well being. An added benefit is that you will start to look good and when that happens you can't help but feel good. Talking to someone you trust is also a great way to relieve stress and it also allows us to verbally work through our problems. But don't fall into the trap of voicing your issues to everyone you know because it makes you appear weak and it may serve to annoy those close to you. Dwelling on a problem won't solve anything, in fact it will only lead to more unhealthy feelings of doubt and worry. I find it helpful to write down on paper whatever it is that's bothering me and then I read it aloud. And sometimes it just helps to scream, trust me on this one when I tell you it works. Increasing our understanding of the world and people around us is important to mental wellness. Whenever the mind is fully engaged in something it isn't able to focus on whatever it is that troubles us. Having a hobby is great for stress relief also, like building model cars or finger painting. When you accomplish a task, no matter how small it gives you a feeling of accomplishment which can do wonders for our confidence. A good book is great because it allows you to lose yourself for a few hours a day. It's free as there are thousands of books at your local library. But enlightenment starts with a better understanding of yourself and when this is achieved you may come to realize why you're in a particularly bad situation or when you keep finding yourself in the same situation. Regardless of whom you seek solace, guidance and strength from- God, Budda or Ali-none of it matters if you don't have the discernment required to better understand what your particular god is trying to tell you. Read everything that you think can help you, especially if it pertains to your current situation. This leads me to my final topic of change. If your not willing to change than none of this will much matter to you. If your not able or willing to change then don't be surprised when you keep falling into the same traps. So many of us were never taught how to think critical and many of us still don't know what it is. Learning how to think critically is paramount in today's society. Change your behavior and your thinking will follow.