Emotional Wellness Focus in February

[greaterexp]

The focus this month is on emotional/mental wellness, which so many of us ignore. We tend to focus our limited energies on our physical wellness, so it's no wonder the emotional side of things gets pushed to the bottom of our priority list. However, our emotions and outlook have a huge impact on our physical wellness, as well as keep us more content with our situations. The two sides of our health are closely woven.

MSAA has some great blog entries related to this subject. Here are a few:

blog.mymsaa.org/the-other-p...

blog.mymsaa.org/being-emoti...

blog.mymsaa.org/after-the-s...

stacieprada.blogspot.com/ (Stacie has blogged on the MSAA blog, and this is a good one for those adjusting to change.)

blog.mymsaa.org/social-well...

Do you have wisdom to share about keeping well emotionally or mentally?

[Jesmcd2 CommunityAmbassador]

You Rock! greaterexp Because I am brain dead! Thank you! 🤗💕

J🌌

[greaterexp in reply to Jesmcd2]

You're much sharper than you think! You thought of the need for this post, not me!

[Jesmcd2 CommunityAmbassador in reply to greaterexp]

Have to say it's what mymsaa.org is focussing on this month! 😊 I just pass out different ideas but this was MSAA_Staff 's and HQ! 🤗💕

J🌌

[lbenmaor]

Thanks for sharing.

Leslie

[carolek572 CommunityAmbassador]

Mind and body are indeed intertwined! Focus on the good, and not the bad. Doesn't mean to ignore the not so good, it just means to not dwell on it! Do invite the positive into your thoughts, words and deeds! Awesome post, greaterexp You are a ray of sunshine!

[greaterexp in reply to carolek572]

I just heard a neat perspective today: Circumstances are like mattresses. When you are on top of a mattress, it's comfortable. When you're underneath it, it's suffocating. We have a choice of being on top of our circumstances, or we can suffocate under the weight of them. It's not always an easy choice to make.

[MS_Indestructible]

awesome post, thanks for the links. I agree with carolek572 . I lost a lot of good "friends" after my dx. I learned to become my own best friend who supports me and is always positive and helps me remember who I am and doesn't let me focus on the negative. Now just need to find a way to stay motivated to get the things done that I am have difficulty getting done.

[carolek572 CommunityAmbassador in reply to MS_Indestructible]

One day at a time, and little by little, things will get done. Just do it 15 minutes at a time, every day. It gets done, and it is a great feeling when you see your progress. The trick for me is not to get overwhelmed by trying to accomplish everything. Hope that this works for you. Let me know.

[MS_Indestructible in reply to carolek572]

I keep telling myself that. I'm not listening to me though. So thank you for repeating it for me. I do listen to those who matter to me. I already feel overwhelmed before I start to address it. So by listening to you I should be able to get past it. I will keep you up to date. Thanks again, my friend

[carolek572 CommunityAmbassador in reply to MS_Indestructible]

You're welcome, MS_Indestructible I will encourage you and you will encourage me. Start with easy to declutter spaces like the kitchen cupboards, drawers and pantry. It is easy because there is the least amount of emotional items here ~ for me anyway. Remember to just do it in 15 minute intervals. That way, you don't overwhelm yourself. I am decluttering in the spare bedroom, and I have started with the dresser. I was using it to store photos, my girl's school projects, and little trinkets. I have started by taking all these items out and putting them on the floor. The fifteen minutes were up by then, so I just left everything on the floor to be sorted in another 15 minute interval. It is convenient in that I can close the door and the stuff is not in the way. Next is to go and declutter, but that is for another day. Just go at your pace, and you will soon find that it can be done!

[erash]

Every day think about something you are grateful for. Don’t judge yourself and celebrate your imperfections 😊

[greaterexp in reply to erash]

That gratitude thing is amazing and powerful! I find that doing something for others helps keep balance and gets my focus off of myself. That's great prevention for getting into a slump.

[carolek572 CommunityAmbassador in reply to erash]

erash Celebrate 'inspite' of your imperfections! However, you're probably perfect!

[greaterexp in reply to carolek572]

I suspect she is Mary Poppins in the flesh - "practically perfect in every way." She's terrific, isn't she? Thanks, erash , for all you contribute to this group!

[erash in reply to carolek572]

I am perfectly imperfect

[carolek572 CommunityAmbassador in reply to erash]

P-E-R-F-E-C-T response!