Sport thoroughly
Playing sports is a good way to release stress and dark thoughts. You don’t always have the desire or the energy, but you will see after the effort how pleasant it is to feel your mind and body slide into a gentle state of well-being. The reason ? When you run or swim, your brain secretes endorphins. Their power: they give you a real feeling of calm.
Jogging, cycling or swimming?
Endurance sports are specially indicated to fight your depression: they allow you to release a large amount of endorphins. To fully feel the effects of these natural anxiolytics, you are spoiled for choice between jogging, swimming, cycling, indoor cardio training, step or even aerobics.
With jogging in the open air, you will also have the opportunity to soak up the sun. However, we know that a lack of light in winter can be the cause of seasonal affective disorders, in other words seasonal depression. So, to be radiant again, quickly step out of the shadows!
How long ?
Well done if you manage to last at least thirty minutes. Once at rest, you will then be completely relaxed. But no need to force it at the start. It will suffice to increase the pace gradually.
At what rate?
The ideal is to put on the jogging pants or slip into the swimsuit at least twice a week.
Come on, take courage and put on your sneakers quickly, soon, you may not be able to do without them …
Be careful if you still feel that your discomfort is very persistent. It could be that you are actually suffering from depression. In this case, promptly consult your doctor or psychiatrist.
Time for yourself
Right now, you would gladly stay snuggled up in your bed. Desire for nothing. Be careful, you risk sinking even more into gloom. It is not always easy to motivate yourself but by giving yourself privileged moments, you will take the first step to reconnect with the small pleasures of life.
I’m relaxing
Yoga is well known for its relaxing, relaxing and soothing virtues. Like tai chi chuan, qi gong or mei hua zhuang. But you can also develop your own relaxation technique at home to relieve the stress of the day. For example, lying down a few minutes before a meal while listening to relaxing music, sink into a hot bath with a good book… All ideas are welcome, as long as they suit you.
Regularly, an afternoon in the hammam, a walk in the forest, a massage in a health center, etc. will help you gently perk up. The antidote to depression: take time for yourself.
I have pleasure
Your thing is reading, going to the movies, shopping, or maybe cooking food. Well, it’s decided, these days you are going to be devoting yourself to your favorite hobbies. The more we take care of, the less we think about the things that depress us.
I make myself beautiful
Being depressed is also feeling bad about yourself. To heal your mind, you are going to pamper your body. Spending time in the bathroom, taking care to choose the clothes that best suit you, your morale will certainly improve.
I go out
It’s hard to find the desire to go out and have fun when you’re feeling down. And yet. Do not hesitate to meet your friends for a drink or invite them to dinner at your place. It will change your mind. A lot of fun with friends, there is nothing better to make you smile.
You can also turn to alternative medicine to boost your morale!
