What Do You Do When You Get Discouraged?

I'll watch some funny videos.

Laughing is the best medicine. Before you dismiss this as just another saying, let me share some scientific facts with you.

Do you know that laughter actually decreases stress hormones and also activates the immune system? It also increases the amount of oxygen in your body and boosts your blood circulation. Besides, there's nothing like a good joke or a funny story to take your mind off things for a little while.

Volunteer and help others.

I am a volunteer writing teacher at a local prison & that helps me appreciate what I have a lot. Plus my family helps with pet rescues and right now we're even fostering a sweet little black Lab who was rescued from the Humane Society. A cruelity case, she was starved, just bones, and living in filth when someone called to turn in her owner for abuse and neglect.


A lot of people and animals could use help. And many appreciate what you do and make your own life's woes seem much, much smaller.

Well said... I couldn't agree more. Down times don't last forever.

I differ on not communicating though; problems need a safe outlet. Communication is always good, but we have to be selective who we talk to and how we say it.

Dagmar

I go for a long walk and if I happen to walk through town, I buy myself a book.

Since we usually do our business in front of our computers, it is really helpful to get the necessary break away from it in any given day. When you feel that you're becoming less productive than what you intended to become, then, I believe being away from the object of your frustration or discouragement helps. But it doesn't mean that you are running away from it, it is just that your body needs to pause.

Things that work for me when everything else seemed to be letting me down:

Sing. Even if music doesn't want me to. Our body is essentially designed to let go of negativities and stress through breathing. If you want to scream, and you know that you'll feel better in the end, just go ahead. Scream (and sing) to your heart's content.

Being with my pet. Ready to freak out? Need someone to console you? Research shows that people feel calmer after stroking their beloved pets, especially when they feel that stress is getting the best of them. Want to live longer? Experts say you shouldn't get stress get in your system. And, of course, get a pet.

Believe that everything will work out fine. When all else fails, just know that everything happens for a reason. And, you know that no matter how all things work out for the opposite, it will lead you where you are destined to be. Be optimistic. You will see that rainbow after the rain, no matter how long you put your head down. So just keep moving!

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I will go out to a cool and calm place and think about the ways to overcome the failure