Trying to practice gratitude but feel like smashing stuff instead? You need a break!
We know we should practice more gratitude in our lives- appreciating waking up to another day, the sunshine, fresh air, a roof over our heads, etc. But what about when your life is feeling like one big ball of yuck and you’re just not in the mood to be happy about things that seem so basic and expected?
When everything seems to be going wrong, practicing gratitude can sometimes feel like a bunch of shite. I get it. I know the feeling all too well.
Times like these are when you especially need to do something nice for yourself. If you can swing it, take a mental health day from work. Go for a walk in nature, get a massage, Netflix and chill, whatever floats your boat. But no matter what you choose to do for yourself, DO NOT FEEL GUILTY. (Unless you ran up your credit card…please don’t do that!)
Just know that you need to take care of yourself or you’ll be no good to others, because you’ll end up burning out. And when you make the time to take care of yourself, be thankful for THAT. 💗
