I just wanted to start this topic as I find huge comfort in talking to others when I am feeling low. Is anyone else finding it hard to pick themselves up this morning?
Yes. Some days I feel ok and others I feel completely hopeless.
What do you do on the days that you feel the lowest?
I just try and exercise mostly. Keep active and try and take my mind off things.
Sending lots of love Lou!
I go for a long walk and put on my motivational playlist x
Welcome to the gang Rach!!
Hi Lucy!!sometimes it’s just so hard to take that first step out of the front door though isn’t it!
Just spent the last 2 days at home crying and just unable to push through to do the things that I know help me. It’s so frustrating to feel like that.
Feeling a bit better today and I’m going to go do a nice walk in the woods with a good playlist
Hear you on this Lou, me too. There are days when I can take on the world and others days I simply need to hibernate and hide from everyone
Sara, this is such a great question. For me, it really varies. I tend to start with a check in with myself. I bring my hands to my body, most often to my Solar plexus, which is my womb space area really.
I take a deep belly breath in, allowing the breath to nurture and settle the discomfort powering through my body and I lay there. Still. Quiet and Listen.
“What do you need darling? What do you need from me today?” and I wait. I hold my body, listen in to the quiet and welcome each breath with love
It may simply be a cup of tea, could be a walk, a cuddle from my hot water bottle or a roll over to more sleep. My body knows what she needs, and in those super low mood days, I need to give her the quiet to express herself and I need to listen.
I know this feeling will pass, I have a strong belief in that, so sitting with it, sometimes is all there is to do
This too shall pass darling, this too shall pass
Oh darling Laura. I want to give you the biggest cuddle. I am glad you are feeling a bit better today though. Have you been going through IVF? (you don’t have to answer openly - you can send a private message if you prefer). I just want to send you all the love in the world and yes…get that great playlist out! xxx
Son I love you for this. You know I also wanted to share your article, because I thought it might help @LauraG
You have always told me that having an epic cry helps.
And this article by you Son is useful too!!!
xx
I see you darling
If you feel up to it, hug a tree and allow a couple of deep belly breaths in and out here, letting Mother Earth hold you This works wonders for me……
although a warning!!! For me I have been known to start crying as my breath subsides and the stress hormones settle with the earthing qualities of the Earth
Or simply sitting at the roots of a tree
Thank you for sharing here Laura, this reminds me I need to head out into nature tomorrow too, may even get my feet muddy and walk on the wet grass . Thank you
Ohh what’s your favourite track on your motivational list Lucy?
My goodness oh yes!!! Love these tips in these articles.
Just reading this and feeling heard is welcoming that vulnerability in me . I can feel my heart opening and the tears wanting to be freed
…. Oh blimey… I’m at work too
not the best look but thank you for seeing me here darlings
xx
Love you article about tears Sonia. Thank you. Hugely comforting,
Rachel, you’re truly welcome. So so glad you found some comfort here
I’ve been feeling rather heavy & achy this week & as I checked my diary I’m due on tomorrow, it’s still a little tug on my heart, yet I’m thankful my beautiful body is still in flow