Nature’s Free Remedies
Hie guys!
Last time I promised you some of Nature’s free remedies. Because sometimes we can easily claim that hospital is too expensive, therapy is inaccessible, and counseling is a waste of time. We’re all familiar with those arguments. But how about yourself? Do you take care of yourself enough?
Nature provides us with so many cost-free and effective remedies which, if used well, could go a long way for us. I’ll deal with a few in today’s post; be sure to discover more for you!
Music. Music has the unique therapeutic ability to soothe and heal us. Tuning in to music has this calming effect on the listener. And the more music we listen to, the more relaxed we become. Note though, that sometimes the kind of music we listen to affects and determines our mood and actions. If music can soothe, heal, relax, calm, put us in a happy place, then it can also depress, rouse negative emotions, incite and fuel volatility. Choose your music wisely; know what calms you, motivates you, soothes you, makes you feel whole again.
2. Take A Walk.
When was the last time you really stretched your legs? Or taken a good walk just to any open spaced, outdoor area? Oftentimes we spend most, if not all of our free (and active!) moments indoors, in small, restricted and familiar spaces, with as little access to natural settings as possible. How about cultivating the habit of a walk? It could be either in the morning, or in the evening (sunrise/sunset walks), no pressure, no need to turn it into an exercise. Just walk your free moment out, and see if you won’t feel much, much better.
3. Exercise.
There are many ways to exercise that cater for as many types of people. You want something sweaty, heavy, very calorie-burning? Pick up the exercise modes that cater for just that – be it gym, weights, daily jogs, calisthenics, and so on. Needing something gentle, stretchy but non-sweaty and not so heavy? Try power walks, yoga, zumba, fitness dance, fitness poses, etc etc. Whichever our mode and mood, we all need that exercise to boost our happiness levels.
4. Pick a Nature Habit.
Nurture nature so that it nurtures you. Repeat that again. Nature has so many wonders we can take an active interest in. It could be plants, flowers, trees, forests, the environment, stars, clouds, sky, sun, moon, seasons… I could go on and on. How does it work? Pick one aspect of nature, develop an active interest on it, follow it, google it, find out information about it, identify and align yourself with it. Why? Because you won’t have this feeling of being empty, lonely, isolated, alone, divorced from life and the universe. Pet owners will tell you how rewarding it is. And so will garden owners. Or florists, or nature lovers, or star gazers, or moon gazers and so on. Go on, adopt Nature so that Nature nurtures you!
5. Breathe, Laugh and smile.
“Laughter is the best medicine”, so the saying goes. And it’s quite on point too! Think of it, when was the last time you laughed? Not the polite chuckle, but the deep, loud, happy laugh? When was the last time you felt so good? Learn to laugh heartily, that is, from deep within. Release the laughter. Let it infect the room and tickle; let others find laughter in your laugh. Breathe. I’m sure that as you’re reading this, you’re holding your breath. Or breathing shallowly. For no apparent reason at all. Learn to randomly breathe in deeply, and breathe out deeply. Feel yourself dropping your shoulders, settling down your ribcage, easing the tension away. Smile too, while you’re at it. Again, not the polite smile, the happy grin, the open mouthed expression of delight that spreads positivity where we are. Folks can’t resist a smile, and they won’t resist yours too!
6. Have a Healthy Personal Circle.
Before we even talk people here, let us talk about the self only. Sanitize your space. Part of the anxiety and depression you’re going through is due, in part, to the state of our bedrooms, our clothes, our living spaces, our work area, even our cars! Sanitising our spaces means that we keep them as clean, and open, and welcoming (to us, first of all) as possible. Sometimes our personal spaces are so impersonal and so demotivating, even to ourselves. Ironic huh? Do something about your space!
Friends, I could go on and on and on, they’re so many! Which area do you need to work on? Something cost free, natural, and very beneficial to YOU?
Remember, every little effort helps insofar as mental health is concerned, because #MentalHealthMatters❤️🧠, dear friends.
Cheers!
Because#Mentalhealthmatters❤🧠 