How to reclaim your wellbeing in difficult times

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How to reclaim your wellbeing in difficult times

Life is full of pressures, and trying to navigate your way through life and deal with all the challenges that come your way can be tricky. But, when you are dealing with other issues as well, daily life can become overwhelming. 


The past few years have been difficult for everyone. Feelings of isolation, too much time to think, and not enough time spent doing the things you love can all combine and negatively affect your wellbeing. While the world may be in a rush to get back to normal, for many people, the impact of the past few years is ongoing. 

Do one thing to reclaim your wellbeing

Attempting to overhaul your life overnight may seem like a great way to leave your troubles behind and focus on your wellbeing. However, addressing the underlying issues that make you feel this way is vital. When you understand why you feel the way you do, it becomes easier to make a positive change. 


Thinking about the single-most helpful thing you can do to feel better is a lot less overwhelming than trying to do everything at once. 


If struggles with addiction are impacting your well-being, finding a sober living home to help you get back on track is one thing you can do that will deliver a positive change. Or, if your mental health is suffering at the moment, the one positive thing you can do may be to schedule a consultation with a therapist in your area. 


Taking action and making positive changes is much easier when you commit to doing one thing at a time.

Reclaiming your wellbeing one day at a time

As well as focusing on making one change at a time, taking things one day at a time is crucial. Getting caught up in regrets from the past and worries about the future can have a negative impact on your wellbeing and make it difficult for you to recover during difficult times. Instead, it is helpful to focus on the present and take things one day at a time. 


Many people find that mindfulness techniques help them to keep their minds in the present moment and ease the anxiety caused by constant worrying about the past and future.


Mindfulness can deliver many impressive health benefits, so it is an ideal technique to use when taking things one day at a time. This slow and steady approach helps you gradually build up your feelings of wellbeing without putting extra pressure on yourself.


Reclaiming wellness by going back to basics

The simplest ways to improve your wellbeing are often the best. So, getting back to basics is an excellent approach and a great way to invest in your wellbeing in the long term.


Ensuring that you are getting enough sleep can significantly improve your wellbeing and help you feel much better. Simple things such as eating healthy foods and getting some fresh air each day are the foundations of maintaining your wellbeing and can help you to feel better pretty quickly.

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Jessica White

Jessica White describes herself as a "very private person," which is why she uses a pseudonym. Jessica holds a MA in feminist literature, and an MBA. For a long time she wrote a successful personal mental health blog on Blogger, and yes, she used a pseudonym. Jessica also established and managed a successful e-commerce store for over ten years before selling it.

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Attempting to overhaul your life overnight may seem like a great way to leave your troubles behind and focus on your wellbeing. However, addressing the underlying issues that make you feel this way is vital. | ©alfa27 / Adobe Stock

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