Looking for ways to manage depression and burnout? This post shares practical tips, calming activities, and simple daily habits that helped me through depression and burnout, support mental health, reduce stress, and promote emotional recovery. these ideas might offer a little support and light for you too.
- Get in touch with nature
It sounds obvious, but go out an get in touch with nature is a hard thing to do when you´re depressed. Start small by talking a walk through your neighborhood or around the block. If you have any kind of waterside near you, even better.
- Water heals
Check out a river, a lake or even a stream near you and watch the movements of the water for a little while. Tale a long, warm shower or a bath to relax your muscles.
- Getting creative
Being creative will calm your mind, no question here. Try pottery*, coloring* or make friendship bracelets, crocheting or get yourself a canvas and start with pastel acrylic colors*.
- Try meditation
Meditation can be intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be perfect. Try apps like headspace or calm.
- Soft movement
Go for a walk, do a yoga online class or light stretching. It will help to release stress and anxiety.
- Gentle routines
Make your favorite breakfast in the morning, put fresh sheets on the bed or light a candle in the evening.
- Watch your favorite shows
Watch your favorite comfort shows or movies and switch off your mind.
- Talk to a friend
Social gatherings can be draining for a depressed mind. But your friends and family are an important support system.
- Be kind and soft to yourself
Allow yourself to rest without guilt. Your body needs it.
- Go to therapy
If you can, go to therapy. It can change your life.
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