Are You Bewildered and Confused? Do You Have Muddled
Thinking? - Depression
Relief Tip – Go for a Walk
"When in doubt, go for a
walk." - I heard this advice from a friend
long time ago, and it has served me well, when I am stuck. Sometimes, I just
sit and think too much. I think about all the things I should be doing. I also
think about how much effort it would take to do those things. I also think of
all the variations of the choices I have to make. My mind just shuts down and I
sit. That is when I remember my friends' words, "When in doubt, go for a
walk", and I go for a walk.
This wisdom has helped me in several
ways:
1. In searching on the Internet
for this quote, I found others who do not know what to do next. They might
have tried everything and did not know what to do next. Others had muddled
thinking that I guess is sometimes normal, from what I read.
2. These words give me something
to do. I can walk. Maybe I cannot fix the problem troubling me, but I can
walk. I can walk slowly or I can walk fast. That is something I can do to help
myself from being stuck.
3. Through time, I have learned
that this is sound advice. It works! Many times, I have started walking
slowly, just looking down at the ground, and maybe talking to myself. After
about 10 minutes, my eyes start to look around. Isn't that tree interesting, I
might think? Some moments later, I notice bird sounds or traffic sounds. My
mind was blocked from seeing and hearing these things. My pace gets a little
faster. My arms swing a little. I start feeling better. My mind is clearing. I
can feel it. Then I get tired and end my walk. I might not have the answer I
was looking for, but I do feel better. Maybe the answer will come later. At
least, I have grumbled enough on the first part of my walk that the universe
sure knows about it! Maybe good things will come of it. I can hope.
Takeaways -
1. When stuck in life, consider going for a walk.
1. When stuck in life, consider going for a walk.
2. If you cannot walk, then crawl.
If you cannot move anything at all, imagine walking. The main thing is to do
something physical and let your mind rest for a while. You do not have to think
all the time.
3. Maybe the answer will come or
maybe not, but at least you will probably feel better.
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Disclaimer - Article is for
informational purposes and is not medical advice. Seek professional help if you
need it.
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