We continually search for ways to maintain well-being, but this implies that we need to actively work on attaining balance between family, relationships and work. we need to effectively manage all that contributes to stress and all else that works to make us anxious / depressed. In most cases we are in a weak emotional state and more vulnerable to an attack from surrounding negative energies which drain us of energy. There are however, some basic ways to assist us to become stronger and less vulnerable. Some of these are:
1. Feeling that you area team-player: It is human nature to want to be a part of society and benefit from social contact which contributes to your sense of self- esteem. Make the time and effort to connect to others who surround you.Do not shut yourself out. Form part of a group or social club that speaks to your heart. Smile more often.
2. Be alert and take note: Be conscious of the here and now as it builds your self-esteem and combats depression and anxiety. Focus your attention on your surroundings and practice that conscience. Take note of what you see, smell and hear. When this is done often, it brings a lot of benefits to the user.
3. Learn: Decide to learn something new. It gives you self-confidence. This does not necessarily mean that you have to go back to school; it can be doing something which interests you but which you have never tried to do before because you did not know how. Learning takes care of insecurities and you will see that you are capable of handling the task at hand after you have learnt how to do it.
4. Be active: It only takes ten minutes of activity to reduce your levels of anxiety or depression. It does not have to be hard labour. Choose the activity you wish to practice and try to do it five times per week. Walk, jog, ride a bicycle or practice in active games with friends or family, gardening or dancing.
5. Donate: Give your time to someone, it is the most precious gift you can give to someone as it is not a material one and one you can never get back; it is selfless and very soul-gratifying.It is good to give. Offer a compliment where it is well deserved or just a kind word to someone in need, you will be building their self-esteem and in turn receive the same energy from the Universe to benefit you too.
