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.
Exercise is good - which reminds me I need to restart! Going for long long walks in the countryside in particular. Or finishing a book - reminds me how absorbed I can get and how active my imaginative world is.
I really enjoy walking. My dog does too, so that definitely helps! I’ve found the restarting of exercise to be of real benefit so far, so I hope you do too.
NAS80060 said:how absorbed I can get and how active my imaginative world is.
And this I can most definitely relate to. Imagination is important to me and I need time for this each day.