“OH MY GOSH, I FEEL SO ‘BLAH’ ALL THE TIME!”
Are you feeling blah, down, nothing inside to give, your ‘tank’ is empty, or even just plain yucky?
You are actually in the majority, not alone at all.
Why are you like this, man it’s an awful feeling. Sometimes you just want to crawl up in a ball, well sort of.
These blah, down, yucky feelings are from feelings that have been building up inside of you for some time.
Now that your inner space is beginning to get ‘full’ of all those bad feelings, it’s coming out in another way.
Since your feeling & energy level has been getting lower & lower, you’ve started to develop low energy “habits”.
These “habits” however, are not the good kind, they are in fact, the not so good kind that begin forming bad & yes, negative habits.
When this “habit” of blah, negative thoughts, feelings & hurtful or uncomfortable places in your mind are replayed, replayed & replayed, like a broken record.
The weight of those negative “habits”, severely begin to overflow & weigh you down like a 300 pound weight on your shoulders all day & night long.
When you consistently continue these “habits”, with your down in the dumps / doom & gloom outlook = not only do you not being around you, Trust me when I say this: no one else wants to be around you either!!
Why? Really, you have to ask?
People don’t want to be around you because your “habits” & negative energy is contagious!
Who wants to be around someone like that all the time…
It’s incredibly draining to be around someone like this, it’s exhausting, even taxing.
Your blah feelings have now progressed into your negative “habits”. This is definitely an accomplishment you have to resolve immediately.
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So, now what, since this has become a stuck “habit”, I can’t change it can I?
Of course you can & you will, IF you want to. but, only YOU can do it & no one else can fix this for you, no one.
But, I warn you: Only read on IF YOU WANT TO TRULY WANT TO FIX THIS mess you’ve gotten yourself into.
And please, don’t start looking for a pill to “cure” this because there isn’t one.
Medications are a temporary mend that cover up the underlying problem, so skip the pills & “JUST DO IT”.
Here are some of the BEST ways to get rid of the old & start the NEW HABITS.
I have purposely shortened my thoughts in this list & left out the back side descriptions I would normally discuss.
Why? For you to use your own imagination for your own issues.
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How you can break out of your OLD habits, & with NEW ones
(Daily habits to develop & practice)
Speak kindly to a stranger
Make or bake something for someone else – Anonymously.
Find the time to keep a promise.
Do something to give a child’s heart joy.
Express appreciation.
Be gentle & patient with an angry person.
Forgive an enemy.
Give someone you know a big hug while whispering you love them.
Find a forgotten friend.
Mend a quarrel.
Be a ‘listener’ of someone elses sorrow.
Give encouragement to an older person.
Give a ‘soft’ answer, even though you feel strongly.
Pray for someone who helped you when you hurt.
Turn off the television & just talk.
Apologize if you were wrong.
Let up on your demands on others.
Kneel down & pet a dog or cat.
Talk a walk with a friend.
Smile, laugh a little, laugh even more.
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The “habits” you have formed CAN be changed.
However, I can assure you, if you choose not to change your old “habits”, your future will continue to spiral downward, out of control…
Start being pro-active about yourself, stop blaming others for where you are at this moment in time & be someone you’re proud of being & others like being around.
“Turn your cant’s into cans & your dreams into plans”….
See you tomorrow….
I do hope you have enjoyed this message today & it has inspired you do stand up & make a difference in your own life. Please feel free to leave me a comment below to share how this has made you think about your own situation.
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WOW!!! You never cease to amaze me with your comforting advice, and yet stern hitting style. I do LOVE reading your posts Linda so much!
This was my favorite recommendation however … “Kneel down & pet a dog or cat”. I can’t tell you how much comfort it gives me to reach out and feel Lucy’s softness when I need a comforting moment.
Beautiful post as always … and thank you!
Thank you so much Erica. After my return home from being in the hospital for 2 weeks & Lexie was brought back home, I made a sad discovery. For years, she & I always had “rubs & hugs time” on the floor – her level. There was no clock or time limit, for me I felt it was important for her to have all she wanted for as long as she cared to. When she’d had enough, we BOTH smiled & felt at peace the rest of the day/night.
However, after I cam home from the hospital, I discovered that our omission of quality time of “rubs & hugs” had deeply affected her & caused a distance, withdrawal, disconnect from her. She wasn’t the same Lexie, not the same dog at all. By the 3rd day of this, although I couldn’t get around, walk, use my leg, hand or arm, I made a gut decision. I slid down on the floor (hardwood) & just sat there. Lexie slowly came over to me, crawled onto my lap & stayed there & just leaned into me. We stayed like that all night & she never left me, I never left her, we both fell asleep like that. Lexie & I spent the next 2 weeks on the floor together more than I spent in my recliner, couch, or bed. Was that necessary? Yes, we were family. Do I regret the extra pain from spending all that time on the hard floor? No, because her comfort actually decrease the amount of pain that I was having. Do I regret the amount of time ‘wasted on the floor’ after surgery? Absolutely not. At the time I didn’t know this, but that was our last 4 weeks together, Lexie died a month later, but at least she left my world to cross the Rainbow Bridge loved & content.
We give them as much comfort as they give us. And for anyone who says they don’t have emotions, you are wrong. If you still doubt me, share your emotions & love with a dog or cat, whether they’re yours or someone elses. They know, they remember & they know how to reciprocate, immediately. Thank you Erica, that was my favorite recommendation also.
Something I am working on at the moment is”Smile, laugh a little, laugh even more” to laugh a lot, Oh I love to laugh a lot….We all need to laugh it’s the best medicine there is. Thank You Linda always filled with wisdom and encouragement. Thanks again..
Rhonda, I love you laugh! I get so tickled when someone’s laugh alone, makes me laugh, that infectious laughter that makes me smile & giggle. Erica Udeanu has a laugh like too, which is infectious & suddenly you’re laughing. It’s a wonderful therapy to laugh, studies show that a good 3-5 minute laugh everyday, is soo therapeutic for your body, mind & soul. Thank you Rhonda, I truly appreciate your such kind words.
Linda – you always have such great messages and heartfelt solutions for what you are writing about. I read your response to Erica about your dog Lexie and my heart goes out to you and her. I would have done the same thing. At least the two of you had a month together before she left. Thanks for all your content – appreciate you!
Aww thank you Nancy, that’s so sweet of you to say. That was the best 2 weeks with Lexie & I think when she did finally pass, although very unexpected, she was at peace & full of love. I realize this may sound strange to some, but she’s actually has filled me with peace since she’s been gone. One morning after literally grieving still after she was gone, I suddenly felt this warmth come over me so strong & within a minute & felt this strong sense of peace for her. It was as though she just came back to me & let me know she was fine, felt good, found her sister Brandi & it was ‘all good’ & so was I from that moment on. One other time that happened was when I had people telling me I needed to get another dog which I couldn’t have imagined. That little peanut must have come back again, the same way, & I suddenly had peace about getting another dog. Both TRUE STORIES. Thanks Nancy!
Great piece again Linda
You always write to the point with great tips.
I love to laugh and just have fun and ask myself questions to shift my mind from one point to another. Often just that simple process makes me laugh at myself.
I love your line of … LET GO!!!
so simple so to the point and often is all that is needed to get what we really really want.
Di
Thank you Di, I laugh at my stupid mistakes all the time & it really clears my mind instead of frustrating me. You have to LET GO, or you’ll literally drive yourself crazy. Time too LET GO & LIVE. Thanks for sharing.
As always great advice Linda. I am basically happy person but like everyone have my flat times. I can change my state pretty quickly by either taking a walk as you suggest or moving my body in some way. I also love to watch an inspirational video on YouTube. I like to have fun and I love to laugh. You are right no one wants to be around someone who is always negative. Thank you.
It’s funny Sue, but although I have never met you in person or even had a 1:1 sit down with you, I’ve always felt you are a happy, positive, giving person. You’re a good woman Sue & you bring so much joy to those around you. Thank you Sue.
Thank you for sharing Sue
Its so true that Bad habits can bring you down so very fast its always the little things that all weigh up together to create big problems for us. So forming Good habits to replace the older habits will have the best effects thank you so much for this good advice .
Bobby and Stevie-Lee 🙂
You’re so right Bobby and Stevie, get rid of the old habits & replace with positive healthy one. It’s an awesome free feeling. Thanks for your input!