Wellness Corner 36: Dealing with Demotivation
Hey Falcons,
Have you ever felt demotivated and drained, like you just don't want to do anything? When you’re in that mood, being compassionate to yourself is essential. It's a normal feeling, and you don't have to feel guilty about it.
Here are six things you can do:
Spend time in nature. Even five minutes in your garden or in one of Houston's amazing parks can really help you clear your mind and improve your well-being by releasing “happiness chemicals” in your brain.
Meditate. Something I learned over winter break is that there's various different kinds of meditation. I reached a point in my wellness journey where meditations that required me to clear my mind were getting very difficult. I personally love to introspect, especially reflecting on my priorities and goals. So I applied my love of reflection to my meditation, reflecting on past positive memories and playing them back in my head like films. This is all to say, adapt to what you feel is comfortable. Some people are perfectly comfortable just wiping their mind clean and meditating; it can even help them sleep better. Others, like me, prefer channeling our thoughts.
Play your favorite music. Even if you don't feel like listening to music, play your favorite songs. It will soothe and energize you. Music helps in reducing pain and increases serotonin levels. Note — I tend to associate certain songs with emotions and memories, so if something is bothering me, I might avoid songs that take me back to that moment/memory and instead focus on other songs from more positive times.
Take a drive. If you're someone who finds driving therapeutic (and of course are legally able to drive), maybe go on a sunset drive around town or to one of your favorite spots.
Talk to a friend – Reach out to one of your friends and share or vent out your feelings.
Check in with yourself – Check if all your physical and emotional needs are met. Ask if you are hydrated, hungry, or in need of sleep? Do you need time alone or with people?
It's best to reach out to a doctor if you experience a persistent low mood or feel low on energy often. But otherwise, keep in mind that sometimes, doing nothing is exactly what you need. Remember you are enough.
Stay well, and know your Falcon Family is always there for you,
Eshaan
