Published on 12, July, 2020
Like many, I often struggle to manage my mental health, self-esteem and negative thoughts towards myself. However, I do have a few activities that I enjoy that just help to reframe things and make me feel positive about myself.
What activities do you enjoy that have a positive effect on your outlook?
I just started exercise again after a 3 month break and it feels wonderful. I also picked up woodworking again after a similar break and have just completed making a new workbench. It’s not brilliant, but it’s mine and I’m proud of it.
Drawing. I feel a real sense of achievement when I see my finished drawings looking back at me. It can take a while to complete but I feel amazing when I finally finish.
Congratulations to you for your own achievement. You should be very proud of yourself
I used to love drawing too. I don’t have any of my art work from the past though as I would either rip it to pieces or screw it up once complete. I was very critical of myself, so if I found anything ‘wrong’ with any of my art, I’d destroy it. It’s a shame really, as my perspective is a little different now to back then. Oh well, you live and learn I suppose. Now I channel my creativity into wooden things. I’m glad you get satisfaction from drawing though- it really is nice to put something out there from nothing.