Take a deep slow breath, and say this to yourself: I am going to be okay.
Catch your breath and let yourself settle in to your own body. Take another deep breath.
I know that whatever you’re going through right now probably feels like hell.
You’re sick, you’re tired, you’re angry, you’re frustrated, you’re just fucking done. All you can think is about how much your life sucks.
Here’s some news – your life doesn’t suck. Maybe this moment sucks but your life does not.
For whatever it’s worth, life sometimes sucks for all of us.
You might not see a way out in the moment, but don’t let this crisis define you. Don’t let it own you. Don’t let it control you.
Just breath and and settle into your body. Feel your muscles relaxing. Give yourself a break, a chance to let go.
Every single person has to fight challenges in their life. You are not alone.
Your life will move past whatever it is that is consuming you in this moment. Believe that.
You have to look for something positive so find a simple pleasure and allow yourself to get lost in it. Seek happy thoughts even if you have to binge watch comedy shows or cat videos.
If you look for happiness, you will find it. Find a memory of better times, when you felt well, and happy and strong.
Remember what it’s like to feel joy. Let that feeling fill your body. Now stay there a while. Ahhhhh….
When you come back into your surroundings don’t forget to connect with the world outside of your mind.
When we trap ourselves in our punishing minds the inner dialogue can quickly spin out of control and wreak havoc. This is when we get really down on life.
Fortunes are cyclical so know that better times are near. Exercise mental kung-fu by cutting off your negative thoughts and focusing on what’s good.
You are in control of how you feel about what’s happening to you.
See your life already changing for the better and you will feel the difference.
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