Its easier to encourage others than our own selves

14 years ago

Hi Ditha,

For me, whenever I'm feeling "down" or I like to say disconnected, I go out in nature to reconnect. I take a long walk, sit in the backyard, go hiking, or anything else that just allows me to enjoy the outdoors because I know that nature inspires me. Also, I walk away from the project that I'm working on because I know that pushing through will only keep me feeling disconnected.

Since I live in IL, being outside without freezing isn't always an option so on those days I will quiet my mind through meditation or take a hot bath.

Once I've reconnected, I am once again inspired to work on my project.

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thenextcameron

14 years ago

Originally Posted by CoachKaren

Hi Ditha,

For me, whenever I'm feeling "down" or I like to say disconnected, I go out in nature to reconnect. I take a long walk, sit in the backyard, go hiking, or anything else that just allows me to enjoy the outdoors because I know that nature inspires me. Also, I walk away from the project that I'm working on because I know that pushing through will only keep me feeling disconnected.

Since I live in IL, being outside without freezing isn't always an option so on those days I will quiet my mind through meditation or take a hot bath.

Once I've reconnected, I am once again inspired to work on my project.

Nice sharing, Karen. Nice tips to try

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gauravthegeek 13 years ago

Yes, Nature is the biggest inspiration for me as well. When I saw those birds chirping, green trees, and the innocent children enjoying their little toys, my heart becomes full of joy and hope.
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CPAPJason

14 years ago

I spend a lot of time encouraging others to excel at what they have chosen to do. To be honest though, it is a bit self serving of me.

Karen, I am in IL too, a bit south in Springfield.

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thenextcameron

14 years ago

Originally Posted by CPAPJason

I spend a lot of time encouraging others to excel at what they have chosen to do. To be honest though, it is a bit self serving of me.

Karen, I am in IL too, a bit south in Springfield.

Keep up the good work on motivating others, Jason

. Thanks for sharing.

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shanmarpo1910

14 years ago

i think about my self....

what should i do

what shouldnt......

its kinda boring time

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SR5

14 years ago

Hey,

I guess all of us have times when we feel low & don't know how to get out of there.
SOme of the things that I do personally are:

1. And required the most... learn to accept that I am feeling this way, it's kind of tough, but I try my best to be honest with myself.

2. take time off for about half hour or so & sit in silence till I go to the root of the issue - doesn't always work for me, sometimes, the noises in your head can kill.

3. get involved listening to a radioshow or music

4. workout hard... till I have no energy to think of what is bothering me

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thenextcameron

14 years ago

Originally Posted by SR5

Hey,

I guess all of us have times when we feel low & don't know how to get out of there.
SOme of the things that I do personally are:

1. And required the most... learn to accept that I am feeling this way, it's kind of tough, but I try my best to be honest with myself.

2. take time off for about half hour or so & sit in silence till I go to the root of the issue - doesn't always work for me, sometimes, the noises in your head can kill.

3. get involved listening to a radioshow or music

4. workout hard... till I have no energy to think of what is bothering me

Thanks for the sharing, SR5!

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SilentX

14 years ago

That's a really good question, and something that I struggle with as well (like everyone I assume). I think it is important to feel down sometimes, and it shouldn't be something to feel ashamed about. It is important to feel down sometimes because if you never felt down, you would never know what it means to feel up. If you were up all the time, it would be completely neutral, and you wouldn't feel any joy from it. So, it is equally important to have low points as it is to have high points.

The best way to make those down periods last a short while and to make them not hinder your life is to accept them as a natural part of your human existance. This is hard, to say the least, but I have found that it is the best way to come to terms with it. So don't feel ashamed about it ! Tell someone that you're feeling down and don't let them tell you that you can't feel that way. Naturally, you don't want to dwell on it either, but I don't think that seems to be the problem for you

Hope that helps at least a little.

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thenextcameron

14 years ago

Originally Posted by SilentX

That's a really good question, and something that I struggle with as well (like everyone I assume). I think it is important to feel down sometimes, and it shouldn't be something to feel ashamed about. It is important to feel down sometimes because if you never felt down, you would never know what it means to feel up. If you were up all the time, it would be completely neutral, and you wouldn't feel any joy from it. So, it is equally important to have low points as it is to have high points.

The best way to make those down periods last a short while and to make them not hinder your life is to accept them as a natural part of your human existance. This is hard, to say the least, but I have found that it is the best way to come to terms with it. So don't feel ashamed about it ! Tell someone that you're feeling down and don't let them tell you that you can't feel that way. Naturally, you don't want to dwell on it either, but I don't think that seems to be the problem for you

Hope that helps at least a little.

Thanks, SilentX! That is very thoughtful!

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Dayton Keeran

14 years ago

I agree with Silentx!

Feeling down is a very important part of life. It makes me appreciate the good times more. When i feel down, for whatever reason, i always still try to stay positive and think of people worse off than myself.

A lot of people don't understand and say things like "Cheer up, it may never happen" but for me, these kind of flippant comments are best ignored. I always find it best to be on my own when i'm feeling low and listen to music or motivational cds to get me motivated and moving.

The worst thing to do is to dwell on things for too long because that will start to create a pattern in your mind which could make things a lot worse in the long run.

Only the individual knows how long it will take to start feeling happy again and enjoying life. There are no set time limits as everyones different.

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thenextcameron

14 years ago

Originally Posted by Dayton Keeran

The worst thing to do is to dwell on things for too long because that will start to create a pattern in your mind which could make things a lot worse in the long run.

Thanks, Dayton! Youre giving so much inspiration! This is best quotes I like from you!

GBU!

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MIRENGE 13 years ago

When i feel down and i have no one to share with i like keeping myself busy by doing some productive works that i am proud of.
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he_who_brings_order

14 years ago

Originally Posted by thenextcameron

What will you do anytime you feel down?

I never feel down... :p

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thenextcameron 14 years ago

Originally Posted by he_who_brings_order

I never feel down... :p

...that you are God? Even God sometimes feel down to see His disobey creation.

well Good for you!
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  Originally Posted by thenextcameron
  
  ...that you are God? Even God sometimes feel down to see His disobey creation.
  
  well Good for you!
  
  Yep
  
  A little kidding
  
  Now seriously, when I feel down, I usually reach to work on my goals. Working heal wounds.
  With action and work I create a vision in reality and in this way even more motivate and build myself and others.
  
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  barbaragreer02 14 years ago
  
  It's really true that "Its easier to encourage others than our own selves"
  I have a friend and every time he encounter problems he always went on me and ask for help and I always do encourage her and always give her advises. But I realize that when I had a problem its hard for me to encourage myself, why is that? But then I do the same and go along with my friends and make my self happy. Hanging out with them makes me feel good and forget the worst thing happened to me. With your friends you can share with you your problems then they will give you advises and encouragements.
  
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Manfred Ekblad

14 years ago

I'll just go to some nice resto uphill or a hangout place in Dago, or go downtown to catch a movie at Blitz n get some frozen yoghurt at J.Co... you know

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thenextcameron

14 years ago

Originally Posted by Manfred Ekblad

I'll just go to some nice resto uphill or a hangout place in Dago, or go downtown to catch a movie at Blitz n get some frozen yoghurt at J.Co... you know

haha, thats nice.. can i join?

Dago's always been favorite place to visit..

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thenextcameron

14 years ago

Originally Posted by honestbizpro

Wow Ditha you probably touched on a subject close to the heart for many.

I also get totally pumped at helping others..but that is exactly why I keep feeling good. I just keep doing it and keep seeing appreciation and it is great.

You also have to give your self permmission to succeed...there is nothing wrong with getting paid for your efforts..sometimes people have subconcious guilt associated with getting paid.

Once we understand that we give and we recieve but try to give much more you will see a life change.

Also remember to celebrate every achievement no matter how small...each day we awake is a gift..thats reason to celebrate right there. Some people can not even log on because they have no computer.....it just keeps getting better depending on how you look at things.

Thanks for the support, Dave!

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DeonKrey

14 years ago

Hi Ditha,

We can keep you company! This is so hard to accept that really, even if you're good at helping others, you on the other hand cannot have the guts to help yourself the moment you needed it the most. Well, that's also the reason why we don't have to be alone because there are these loved ones who could help us reduce the load and vice versa.

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tyroneshum

14 years ago

Originally Posted by kevin Kibum

When I feel down I always eat sweets. Ice cream in particular because even the summer heat makes my feeling worst. I suggest that you stroll in the park to lessen the depress feeling.

Yes, I also got that idea that caffeine also tend to relax your senses and that's why chocolates are tested to kill depression! Although eating too much is also not necessary.

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thenextcameron 14 years ago

Originally Posted by tyroneshum

that's why chocolates are tested to kill depression! .

Right! good idea, ill buy chocolates and put 'em on stocks in my refrigerator. thanks for the idea!
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jcruz

13 years ago

I think everyone is better at giving advice than taking it. Well at least for me that's the case.

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markfreedom

13 years ago

I Like you buddy, keep on motivating others and keep changing others life, but one question is how can we motivate others if we can not find the weaknesses we had.

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akasher

13 years ago

this is so true.
i used to be like this, i'd encourage others but never encourage yourself.

you gotta stay true to yourself and noone else

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JingQuimPo

13 years ago

Always remember:
(Ditha, you already know this by heart)

"One joy scatters a hundred griefs."
-Chinese proverb-

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omoblessed

13 years ago

When we give pieces of advice to others, we actually do wish they do the right thing in any situation. However, the best pieces of advice we could ever give out are the very ones we give to ourselves. Wait a minute, can we give advice to ourselves? The answer is yes. In order to do that, give to yourself the very form of advice you could give to others.

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thenextcameron

12 years ago

It's been long time since I came back again to this thread. And I thank you for all the replies!! Your ideas really bring cheers to me.

I love you all!! I love this forum!!

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Evocess

12 years ago

1. Ask yourself why?
2. Compare yourself with yourself. Not with others
3. Remember to have fun
4. Don’t fear failure
Lastly....
5. Make each day count