We hear a lot of talk around prevention in terms of looking after yourself with self care and seeking help at the early stages of low mood and mild depression. However, even though these are helpful, in getting better here I want to look at what helps you staying better and furthermore being in a position to deal with future emotional challenges
It’s called learning the art of stillness (equanimity). What is stillness, stillness isn’t non movement or action. It means to deal or take action on something in a relaxed way. It’s the body being balanced and relaxed to deal with whatever is happening. This is more a mental state, where the mind is clear it is balanced and you have control of what is affecting and forcing you. It’s being at such a pace that your body can manage and have a great level of flexibility
Again, this is not perfection. It’s not apathy. There will be times when you will feel not comfortable or negative which is normal. However, intentionally creating a still mind allows you to zone in on a problem productively. It allows your bodies response to be in time of the situation or challenge. It creates a psychological safe mind. Filtering and overseeing things that is easy for you
It puts your thoughts into perspective. It allows observation detachment from compulsive thoughts and actions. It creates a sustainable mind. One that works for you not against you. Sometimes even the worst of times can help you to seek stillness. It’s such a powerful insight to have. It is the best preventer to emotional and mental distress.
To apply it will be easy once you find what works for your body. What allows you space?. Once you calm the nervous system you can start to work with internal insight and behaviours which will take you on a fun journey of self.
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