Since taking my mental health days a week or so ago and making the decision to stop procrastinating and get those things done that need to be done, I've been making small changes that are starting to make a difference.
One of the things I've done really good with is doing small tasks at a time and then doing something that I really enjoy . . . constantly alternating. The result is I'm getting things done and also taking it easy in small increments so I feel the same affects of mental health days in small doses. It works for me . . . the secret is SMALL INCREMENTS . . . maybe 15 minutes at a time. Next on the agenda is to buy a kitchen timer so I don't get carried away.
It is still difficult for me to see what I've accomplished versus what hasn't been done, but I am making a conscious effort. The positive mindset is difficult for me in this area!
The mindset that has really worked for me is that of being grateful for simple things which has provided me with a very content life. It has to do with finding simple joy in sitting outdoors listening to the wonderful sounds of nature and having Willie the Wonder Cat pass by, brushing against my leg as he goes by, wanting attention and love. Nothing spectacular, I know, but these are the little things and moments in time that put a smile on my face. Finding pleasure and awareness of the simple moments in time has been one of the most important revelations of my life.
The need to slow down mindset has also worked for me. There are times when I try to do more projects than I can possibly do at one time. I set myself up for failure! Setting priorities is a much better way to handle those times. I can be aware of those projects, but also know their priority in the scheme of everything else. This mindset has also brought me to the point of reality . . . the result was to weed out those low priority things that wasted too much of my time.
Another mindset that changed my life a long time ago is simply embracing where I am in life. What I mean by that is this . . . I don't care about what anyone else has that I don't have . . . I am happy with what I have been blessed with. There is such a stigma in today's society to want what someone else has . . . the bigger house, the newer car, blah blah blah. That mindset is such a waste of emotions!
In my life I have had times of depression, happiness, contentment, successful career, failures, near poverty and an abundance of money and stuff . . . so many life experiences. All in all, my happiest times have been when I am content with who I am and what I have in life. Ironically, they came during poor financial times.
After spending way too much time chasing and achieving wealth and success, I realized those things are superficial and don't bring happiness. I'd rather be poor with enough to contently survive and achieving happiness . . . with peace of mind and an awesome quality of life.
