Do you ever have days when you feel in a bit of a funk? You know, nothing is really wrong but nothing feels quite right, either. Most of us have had those days from time to time, and when we’re in the midst of them, it’s hard to accomplish very much. If we’re at work, productivity, efficiency and friendliness usually take a nose dive, and our colleagues probably don’t appreciate the little dark cloud hovering over our heads. But whether we are at work, home or elsewhere, a negative funk is just no fun. Worse still, too many funky days can take its toll on our health and long-term happiness.
Vibrationally speaking, a negative funk can quickly become self-perpetuating, drawing to us, via the Law of Attraction, more things to feel not-so-fun about. So it’s really important to do what we can to climb out of a funk-hole quickly and simply, since those funky feelings tend to multiply if left unchecked (and are usually accompanied by low energy for making energetic improvements). Here are five quick and simple methods you can use the next time you find yourself feeling a little funk-i-fried. Try one or try them all, and do let me know which ones work best for you!
- Think of Five things you appreciate. They can be as simple as the potted plant sitting in the office, or the rainfall making everything green. They can include a favorite pet or a kind word someone recently spoke to you. They don’t have to be things that thrill you, just simple things, everyday things, that make life just a little bit nicer. If you have the time, you can then list (in your mind or in writing) five positive aspects for each of the five things.
- Take Five deep breaths. Focus as much as possible on each inhalation, filling your lungs to the very top; then focus entirely on each exhalation, slowly releasing the air and giving a final ‘push’ at the very bottom of the breath. Take a moment between breaths to feel the lightness and freedom of being fully ‘empty’.
- Move your body. Take five minutes to walk or move your body vigorously. If you can, really move so that you are so actively engaged with your body that your mind does not have the time to dwell on any particular thoughts.
- List five of your favorite songs then determine to dance to at least one today (all five would be even better!)
- Select five people to do or say something nice to today. You may want to send a friendly email to one, express your appreciation directly to another, give a small gift, make a meal, or offer a coffee. It is up to you, but taking the time to think of unique little ways to show appreciation to five people in your life is a sure way to uplift you. What will feel even better is the follow through, so keep it simple, but be sure to actually give the gifts after you’ve thought of them.
What are some methods you use to bring yourself out of a funk? Write me and let me know!
