“Your attitude towards life will determine the quality of your life”

We all deal with life struggles. Some not as severe as others. But we all have struggles. What separates me from others is I don’t let things affect the quality of my life. I can sit here an mope about how crappy it is to have anxiety, to have dealt with depression but I don’t. Instead I chose to figure out ways to make my day better, one of them includes helping others out of the dark hole they are in. 

There is more to life then being sad, and telling people NO because you anxiety won’t let you. Living with these struggles are not easy, and living life pretending is no way to live of course, so find something that you can truly live with that makes you happier. 

I have anxiety but I find ways to not only make my situation less of a pain, and work towards my life goals.  Here are a few ways you can try to get out of the struggles of mental health.

Write it out

One of the worst aspects of anxiety is not knowing why you feel nervous in the first place. You could be lying on an idyllic beach with the ocean waves lapping in the distance and still feel worried for absolutely no reason.

That’s when writing can help. It can be an effective way to explore how you feel, especially if talking out loud feels impossible. Studies show that keeping a journal is actually a healthy way to deal with negative feelings and can help reduce stress.

Use fragrance

Lavender is well known for its calming properties. Keep a small bottle of lavender oil on hand for the scent, for when you feel anxious thoughts brewing.

If you practice mindfulness or meditation, try smelling lavender during your practice. Over time, you’ll associate the feeling of relaxation with that scent, making it even more effective.

Talk to someone who gets it

If your feelings of anxiety are making it hard to function, you should speak to a health professional. But talking to friends can also help. I have friends who have an anxiety too. When I’m feeling really bad, I send them a message telling them how I’m feeling.

They might have a new hack I can try, or they can point out something that might have acted as a trigger. But sometimes it’s just nice to vent to someone who knows how it feels to be in my shoes.

Try your best to figure out ways that will help make life easier for you. Life does have so many things to offer, and the better you take care of yourself the better quality of life you will get to experience.