“I really struggled to get out of bed today. Did you?
I didn’t get up until noon. It was the same yesterday. Then I was hard on myself for it and as a result, I had a miserable day. Today, the same happened, but I decided to be kind to myself. The difference? I gave myself a break and refused to feel guilty or bad about it. Today I’m happier, smiling even, working and I believe that tomorrow will be easier. And if it’s not I’ll try again. I need to be kind to myself.”
These are the words of a sufferer of Anxiety Disorder, Depression, and ADHD. Many will be able to relate to them. No one says you should feel bad if you can’t live a perfect, happy life every single day. Let’s be realistic we all have our off-days. Be kind to yourself instead of getting more upset with yourself when you aren’t feeling at your best. Self-compassion is a useful way to help you get through your day.
Do seek help if you or someone you know needs help to learn coping techniques and strategies for days when not feeling at your best. If you can’t get out or bed, like the writer, it might be a sign that something isn’t quite right, or you are avoiding something. Aspire Counselling has a range of techniques that it can teach you to help you with your life. We do these in ways that will allow it to become habitual for you, so you won’t be dependent upon us. You will learn to manage your own life successfully. You’ll find these techniques useful in everyday life too.
For details on our Counselling and Psychotherapy services, email Aspire Counselling at info@aspirecounselling.net, call us on +65 6570 2781 or visit our website where you can book online face-to-face or video counselling sessions. https://www.aspirecounselling.net
