A List of Things That Can Help You Heal
Mental healing is as essential as our physical health. It impacts the way we think, feel, and take action. Furthermore, it also influences how we deal with stress, interact with people, and make decisions.
Healing our emotions and reworking our negative thoughts can help us mend ourselves, aid the process of coming to terms, and allow us to be better and stronger from within.
It's difficult and a process. However, there are things that you can do about it. And gradually, this feeling will fade, too. You will heal. Here are some tips on how to begin your healing journey.
LISTEN TO YOUR BODY
What am I feeling? What part of my body do I sense it in? Emotions, rooted ideas, fear, and passion — your body feels all of that. Honor yourself and listen to what your body is telling you. It might be a heaviness in your chest, butterflies in your stomach, stiffness in your neck, dull pain in your back, or a burning feeling. Acknowledge what your body feels. Perhaps you can try doing yoga. Yoga promotes physical and mental relaxation and helps in stress and anxiety reduction. Stretching, stress relief, and pain relief are some of the benefits of yoga poses.
COUNSELING
Asking for help is never a bad thing, even if it feels terrifying and you are hesitant to do so. There are instances when we are unable to deal with situations on our own.
What is it about counseling that makes it so important for the healing process? Going to therapy helps us overcome past hurt as well as mental and emotional setbacks. Through professional help, you learn how to minimize pain and anxiety, manage thoughts and feelings, develop better relationships, and take positive steps. Talking to a health professional provides a safe space in which you can express how you're going through at the moment without the fear of being criticized.
WATCHING MOVIES/SERIES
Watching movies and series can also help you heal. It provides us a way to temporarily escape our worries. Watching movies allows you to let go of your emotions in a cathartic way. Even if you are the one who has difficulty expressing your feelings, you may find yourself laughing or sobbing as you immerse yourself in a new world. This emotional release can be relieving, as well as making it easier for you to grow more comfortable with expressing your feelings.
We’ve rounded up some suggestions that might help you disconnect for a little bit:
- Hometown Cha Cha Cha
- Encanto
- Reply 1988
- 17 again
Accepting who you are, imperfections and all, is the first step towards healing. Stop pressuring yourself to reach your goals in an instant. When things don't go as planned, don't be so hard on yourself and allow yourself the grace to grow at your speed and progress. Stop being so hard on yourself and show yourself the same compassion as you would for your best friend. You're human, and we are flawed. Self-love and self-acceptance are part of healing. You’ve got this.