The problem is that you can fail if you try. And failing at anything is a scary thing. So its easier not to try. And there's comfort in mediocrity. And your brain will reward it.
The trick is that you should accept failure as part of the process, a necessity.
Most people will get catch a cold or flue during the year, and so is with mental health. Don't expect not get down at some points.
But you should always treat yourself as someone you want to help. To that end, take a meta view of yourself.
Here are some tips:
1) Look into personality types, and figure out which one you score high at. Use it as guide. Nothing is definitive, but could provide you some insight into why you behave the way you do.
2) Fresh air and exercise is important. Spend at least an hour outside every day, walk or whatever. How long you can walk, is actually a very good indicator of your health, and life expectancy.
3) Try Yoga, the really good programs, combine movement with breath, and even a bit of meditation. It will improve mental clarity, and help with flexibility.
Like this one.
http://katepotteryoga.ca/namaste-tv-show/
4) Good dental hygiene. Bad Gums can cause serious inflammation, and health issues. Make sure you fix any teeth problems quickly. And don't smoke.
5) Good sleep hygiene. Black out windows a night, and make sure you are get fresh air into the room. C02 levels can build up in your room during the night. And make sure if you snore, to get medical help with it.
6) Realize that you soon will be dead. And many greater, smarter people than us, have lived this life before. Read or Listen to books they wrote. It will often contain their best insights summarized.
Like for example some stoic philosophy, which is great at helping visualize the worse case scenario, and accept it. Marcus Aurelius is great.
This is a fun series.
7) Make Future plans, and daily to do lists. The process of writing things down, focuses you on what you need to get done. It really does help. Seize the day!
The trick is that you should accept failure as part of the process, a necessity.
Most people will get catch a cold or flue during the year, and so is with mental health. Don't expect not get down at some points.
But you should always treat yourself as someone you want to help. To that end, take a meta view of yourself.
Here are some tips:
1) Look into personality types, and figure out which one you score high at. Use it as guide. Nothing is definitive, but could provide you some insight into why you behave the way you do.
2) Fresh air and exercise is important. Spend at least an hour outside every day, walk or whatever. How long you can walk, is actually a very good indicator of your health, and life expectancy.
3) Try Yoga, the really good programs, combine movement with breath, and even a bit of meditation. It will improve mental clarity, and help with flexibility. Like this one. http://katepotteryoga.ca/namaste-tv-show/
4) Good dental hygiene. Bad Gums can cause serious inflammation, and health issues. Make sure you fix any teeth problems quickly. And don't smoke.
5) Good sleep hygiene. Black out windows a night, and make sure you are get fresh air into the room. C02 levels can build up in your room during the night. And make sure if you snore, to get medical help with it.
6) Realize that you soon will be dead. And many greater, smarter people than us, have lived this life before. Read or Listen to books they wrote. It will often contain their best insights summarized.
Like for example some stoic philosophy, which is great at helping visualize the worse case scenario, and accept it. Marcus Aurelius is great. This is a fun series.
"The philosopher's guide to happiness" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UVA8jX9KQcE&list=PL785793324...
7) Make Future plans, and daily to do lists. The process of writing things down, focuses you on what you need to get done. It really does help. Seize the day!
8) 25 minute timer, 5 minute breaks.