Winter Blues are hitting me hard this year so I've taken some time from my hectic schedule to reflect on things I can do to cope up with all the stress that I've been facing lately. I've come to the conclusion that letting my mind wonder off doesn't always end well. See, I have this problem that many of you can probably relate to, and that my dear is overthinking. Yep, not a good habit, at all. Don't get me wrong, overthinking also means that I tend to be very detail orientated which is one of my strengths but when I give into my critical mind, I tend to second guess things and that doesn't lead to many positive experiences. In order to combat my little problem, I've decided that I want to distract myself by learning new things! Things that I've always wanted to do but never really got around to doing. Things that will help me be more positive in my everyday life.
So here's a little list of things or habits that I want to take up doing, that you might also consider. Honestly, it's never too late to improve your skills!
MEDITATION
Can't really stress the benefits of this enough. I've decided that I want to start off by spending 10 to 15 minutes of everyday, most likely at night, meditating and collecting my thoughts. This legitimately helps keep your mind from wondering off, but also calms you enough that you get a good night's rest and wake up feeling refreshed for the day! It's such a great technique to keep yourself from facing anxiety and to improve emotional stability. Not only does it lead to increased happiness, but also has amazing physical benefits like increasing your energy levels, improving your immune system and decreasing any muscle pains or headaches, to name a few. So it's a great habit to develop, wins all around really.
COOKING
I'm really excited for this! I've always loved baking, but as embarrassing as it is to admit, I've never really attempted cooking proper dishes. So I'm looking forward to making some delicious (or not so delicious, let's face it, there's going to be some failed attempts) and nutritious meals, from a range of cultures including Sri Lankan! I'll keep you updated on my progress on this, can't wait to make some Instagram worthy dishes!
PHOTOGRAPHY AND GRAPHIC DESIGN
I'm really looking forward to finding my own photography style and also to improve my Photoshop and Illustrator skills. I'm sure it'll take some time but not only is it going to help me with my blogging but it's definitely going to help me strengthen my creative skills as a future Marketer!
HIP-HOP
That's right, super excited to take up dancing again! Except this time I'm trying something different! I love dancing, I love the energy and the way it makes me feel! Such a great way to stay fit and doing it with friends make it that much more fun! I'm not saying I'll be good at this, but I'm saying I'm going to laugh at myself and work at it. Good vibes all around.
DRAWING
I've always loved sketching and drawing, but gave it up because I never really had time for it. But I've decided that I'm going to make time to do this because it's something I love and also because it relaxes me. I'm currently working on drawing some pieces for decoration purposes and I'll definitely share my progress on this with you all too.
There you go lovelies, just a few things that I thought I would make time to do to make myself happier and to improve my skills. Never too late to take up doing something you love. Are there any things that you want to improve or learn? Just remember that even if it's something little, always take the time and opportunity to invest in yourself.
Talk soon!
xx
Neth
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