{"id":5346,"date":"2016-05-03T08:00:35","date_gmt":"2016-05-03T12:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.butler.edu\/healthyhorizons\/?p=5346"},"modified":"2016-05-04T09:07:25","modified_gmt":"2016-05-04T13:07:25","slug":"beat-the-blahs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/blogs.butler.edu\/healthyhorizons\/uncategorized\/beat-the-blahs\/","title":{"rendered":"Beat the Blahs!"},"content":{"rendered":"

12 Ways to Beat the Blahs!<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Lazy<\/p>\n

Sometimes the blahs can sneak right up on us. For instance, ever have one of those days when you just don\u2019t feel like getting out of bed? It\u2019s so warm and cozy under the covers. Or maybe it\u2019s mid-afternoon and you really don\u2019t feel like working. It\u2019s not that you\u2019re unhappy or sad, you just don\u2019t have your usual bounce and energy.<\/p>\n

Guess what? You\u2019re normal! Yep, we all suffer from the blahs at times \u2013 even when we\u2019re trying to live with An Island Perspective<\/em>.<\/p>\n

But suffering from the blahs can actually be a good thing.<\/p>\n

Your authentic self is trying to tell you that you need to take a break from your frenetic life and feed your inner spirit. You\u2019re probably stressed and maybe even\u00a0overwhelmed. Or you might be feeling stuck and need a little jumpstart.<\/p>\n

Luckily, beating those blahs can be easier than you think. The key is to first acknowledge how you\u2019re feeling. It\u2019s okay to feel what you feel. Then try one of these \u201cblah blasters\u201d to revive and rejuvenate yourself:<\/p>\n

1. \u00a0Celebrate the good stuff<\/strong>. \u00a0Looking on the bright side might seem trivial, but shifting your mindset to positive thoughts can have a huge impact on your overall attitude and energy level.<\/em><\/p>\n

2. \u00a0Boost your energy<\/strong>. \u00a0Stretch, jog in place, or climb some stairs. Get moving and shake off any tension and stress. Act like a kid \u00a0\u2013 \u00a0run around and play.<\/em><\/p>\n

3. \u00a0Eat a snack<\/strong>. Munch\u00a0on some whole grain crackers with a dab of peanut butter. Or grab a handful of nuts or other healthy treat. Then drink a big glass of water.<\/em><\/p>\n

4. \u00a0Read a good book<\/strong>. Escape from the real-life chaos for a bit by losing yourself in a fun and absorbing story.<\/em><\/p>\n

5. \u00a0Appreciate something beautiful<\/strong>. \u00a0A leaf, a shell, a smile . . . open your eyes and really notice the beauty that\u2019s all around you.<\/em><\/p>\n

6. \u00a0Do something different<\/strong>. \u00a0Snap\u00a0out of your same old routine. Even a tiny, seemingly insignificant\u00a0change<\/em> can pull you out of a rut.<\/em><\/p>\n

7. \u00a0Write it down<\/strong>. \u00a0Jot down what\u2019s blowing around in your head. Putting your thoughts on paper can give you a fresh new outlook.<\/em><\/p>\n

8. \u00a0Talk with a friend<\/strong>. Brainstorm new ideas and fresh perspectives with someone you trust. Friends can help you manage your negative thoughts and emotions.<\/em><\/p>\n

9. \u00a0Do something nice<\/strong>. Step outside of yourself to help someone else. Nothing extravagant or huge, just a kind gesture from your heart.<\/em><\/p>\n

10. Pamper yourself<\/strong>. A warm bath, mini-massage or anything that helps you de-stress will increase your serotonin level \u2013 that \u201cfeel good\u201d hormone.<\/em><\/p>\n

11. Listen to some upbeat music<\/strong>. Turn up the volume and rock out. Or mellow out and chill with a slow and easy beat.<\/em><\/p>\n

12. Don\u2019t do anything<\/strong>. Just be with your blahs and wait in calm quietude for them to fade away. Like moods, blahs can ebb and flow.<\/em><\/p>\n

As they say on the island, \u201cSometimes we can\u2019t stop life from upsetting even our soul. But remember, the turbulence is only on the surface.\u201d <\/em>Like the waves, your blahs are only on the surface. Your inner core is always full of zest and bright, eternal sunlight.<\/p>\n

Next time you find yourself with a case of the blahs, pay no mind to that surface-level craziness. Embrace your blahs as a glorious opportunity to re-connect with your beautiful soul. The essence of who you are is still a tranquil island of bliss.<\/p>\n

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