Just Relax, Okay?

We all lead such busy lives now-a-days, trying to fit every little thing we can into one day. Me and my boyfriend, Andy, usual only have one proper day off together, and that's Sunday. We often spend it walking round town or lounging around watching tv, but last week, we wanted to get away from all that. It was Easter Sunday so we weren't even sure if anything was open anyway, we decided to step back from the busy streets and distractions of technology and take a walk around Damflask Reservoir. 

Damflask is such a beautiful place, it's definitely one of my favourite things about Sheffield, and it's only 5 minutes from my house (lucky me!). When we set off, it was lovely and sunny, but, because it's England, that sun soon turned to rain. However, it was only light so it didn't dampen our spirits too much (no pun intended...).

I just had to include this picture of a den Andy found. In this day and age, I feel like kids spend way too much time indoors and it made me happy to think that, possibly, some children had been here and built this instead of sitting around playing video games. 

After walking about halfway round, we found a bench with a shelter, so had a sit down for a bit and watched the world go by. Soon after that, the sun started to come out and bask everything with light.

Right at the end of our walk there was this beautiful double rainbow! This reminded me that good things come to those who wait. If it hadn't have rained, these rainbows would never have formed, I think that's a pretty good metaphor for life. 

I'd been feeling quite stressed last week, but this walk and time away from 'real life' really helped me to see life from another perspective, and understand that sometimes life gets worse before it can get better. 

What do you do to calm yourself down when you're having a bad week?

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Becky

XO

Ever Feel Like You Need A Pick-Me-Up?

I think everyone goes through those times, whether it be a day, week, month or even year, when you just don't feel like yourself. Everything seems to be getting on top of you and you want something to go your way, just. this. once. but it never seems to come. You need a serious pick-me-up, but you wait for one to come and, again, it never seems to.

I go through these patches sometimes, and almost always I suddenly realise, no one's going to make me feel better but me. I need to give myself a boost, no one can do that for me. Here's a few things you can try to get you back to feeling yourself.

1. Look for something good in every day. 

If you're having a bad week, try focus on the good, it could be anything. I believe there is something good in every day, you just sometimes have to force yourself to see it.

2. Clear your head. 

Go for a walk or a drive. I find that taking a trip out to the countryside in the car is a great way to clear my head, it's always so peaceful and people seem their happiest out there. If you're not comfortable going out on your own, stick your headphones in, you'll soon lose yourself.

3. Do something that makes you happy. 

Forget everyone else, do something for you. Bake, read a book, draw, do a sport, anything that gives you a buzz. Maybe even try something new.

4. Buy something. 

This may sound silly but, buy yourself a little present. Maybe some flowers, or that make up you've been wanting to try. Something inexpensive that you know you'll love. Food works well too!

5. Assess the real problem. 

Just take a minute and think about how you're feeling and if there are any triggers. Once you start thinking about it more in-depth, it's likely that you'll realise it's something that's not much of a big deal at all. 

6. Finally, let go. 

Let go of all that tension, those ideals, that 'perfect situation' and stop worrying. Tell yourself you're willing to let go because you deserve to be happy.

Remember, you're not alone, a lot of people often need to take time out and have a pick-me-up moment. Just breathe and relax.

Do you have any pick-me-up methods? Let me know in the comments.

Becky
XO

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