That confusing feeling which always lingers way longer in your mind, than you would expect it too. The sense of hopelessness that follows through when you get no satisfaction out of what you're doing. The anxiety of wanting something else so very badly but not having the power to change the way things are currently. Or at least feeling as such.
All that and more heart ache is definitely no cure for the depressed soul. The soul needs to be free of all these negative emotions to be able to run wild and freely in the ocean of hope.Sometimes, instead of focusing on what is on the inside, it is better to shift our concentration to what is on the outside and let it manipulate the way you feel in the inside. Very subtly.
If you're like me, wanting more out of your life and yet you feel like you've hit a dead end, try the below to make you feel better. This is as much of an experiment to me, as it would be for you. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that it works and I somehow find a road leading me out of this dead end that i'm stuck at.
1. Listen to music which makes your day
Try listening to songs which you could relate to and makes you feel like there's more to you. For example, 'Go the distance'- the Hercules soundtrack by Michael Bolton is one of my all time favourites. It makes me feel like I'd soon be able to make that big leap I've always dreamt about and be where i want to be. 'Someday soon' by Natalie Bassingthwaighte is just another reassurance that sometimes the things that you want the most would require a little patience. But it will all be worthwhile. And in recent times, 'I was here' by Beyonce is just simply amazing. It's the kind of song that makes you want to be better for the good of others.
2. Dress to Kill
No matter what the occasion is, pick the outfit which you know would turn the heads of many. Ladies, draw the eyeliner on, slip into that gorgeous pair of heels and let the long silky hair down. Men, put on your best suit, polish that shoe and have the tie which makes you feel the world is yours, on.
3. Get involved in activities you enjoy doing
An easy fix to lifting up your spirit- DO THE THINGS YOU ENJOY DOING. For me, as someone who is getting less fit by the minute due to the lack of exercising, i signed up for a weekly session of zumba. I enjoy dancing. And the fact that i get my exercise for the week, is just a bonus. Some community work every now and then would be highly recommended. What could beat that satisfaction of knowing you've given up an hour of pleasure just to make someone else's day?
Lets try these 3 simple steps first, shall we? Notice the impact of all three steps on your daily thoughts. When you wake up in the morning, listen to a song which lifts up your spirit and makes you feel like you could own the world. Dress as though you're the king/queen who's going to rule the day. Always have something planned through out the day or the week that gives you something to look forward to, because you know you would enjoy it and it's going to be good for you.
