Why being isolated for some time is a good thing

I've been inactive for a few months now and kinda in off mode in quite some areas of my life too.

I distanced myself because I needed that space and time for myself.

Here's the thing, I'm going to be completely transparent with you. I have been a complete wreck throughout this time and honestly, I still feel low on energy.

But I've learned 2 things throughout this time.

1 You can't wait for the energy to come, you have to build it through building momentum (building momentum doesn't mean to do the same thing every day, it means to take ANY TYPE of step every day).

2 If you're anything like me and you grew up in an abusive household your brain and nervous system are wired differently. It can even go to the extent where getting out of bed in the morning can feel like a threat to your nervous system and your brain.

For both of these things to improve you have two take consistent action every day.

It doesn't have to be anything big. It can be something as taking a 10-minute walk or in fact, just opening your window for 10 minutes and breathe in the fresh air.

Though these actions are small, through them you prove to your brain and nervous system that it's not dangerous, it's not that big of a deal and that you will be okay.

Or even more and better than OK.

Please keep one thing in mind it takes time, and with it takes time I don't mean it takes one month. For a lot of people it takes way longer. The truth is you never know.

But one thing is for sure, your progress will rise exponentially.

The Beginning is slow and it feels like nothing is happening but you just have to keep going. A reminder again, "keep going" doesn't mean to push yourself to your absolute limits every day, you will only crash if you were to do that.

It means to take a teeny tiny step every day.

Because guess what, a teeny tiny step is better than no step.

It still brings you closer to your goal then as if you were not to take any.

Another reminder, taking action also means to take the time to take care of yourself. To recharge and make yourself feel good and at peace again.

I am not writing this for motivation, because motivation is just temporary.

I want you to understand that

1. how you feel right now is totally okay, it will pass

2. things take time

3. a teeny tiny step is better than no step

Now put down ur phone, turn of the TV, set ur documents aside for a minute, make yourself a cup of tea and give ur soul some time to breathe.

🧿🍵

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