I’m not going to regurgitate the same old advice you see everywhere online. Instead, I’ll share what’s actually worked for me.
The Tough Approach
Remember Why You’re Doing This
When you’re feeling down, remind yourself why you started in the first place.
It’s about pushing through those tough moments by holding your emotions in check and focusing on your reason for doing this. It’s definitely the harder route, but it’s often the most rewarding.
What’s crucial is that your reason is personal and meaningful to you. It doesn’t have to be shared with anyone else. It can be something private, but it needs to matter deeply to you.
Even when anxiety hits, if you keep that reason in mind, you can push past it and keep going. It might sound like a broken record, but sometimes you need that reminder.
Over time, sticking with this approach turns it into a habit, and what once felt really hard becomes a lot easier.
The Problem Is You Think You Have Time. You Don’t.
You really don’t have the luxury of wasting time. If you keep putting things off, you’re setting yourself up for failure.
I know this might sting a bit, but it’s the reality. If you keep avoiding tasks and sulking, you’ll eventually look back and realize how much time you’ve lost.
And unfortunately, you can’t rewind and fix all the missed opportunities.
Make sure you’re letting off steam at the end of the day
As an introvert, hitting a party to relax isn’t exactly your idea of fun. In fact, it can often add to your anxiety and have a negative effect.
While it’s true that socializing might sometimes be unexpectedly uplifting, we’re focusing on what’s worked for me personally.
Let yourself unwind in ways that suit you—whether that’s venting, crying, journaling, or watching a movie. Don’t force yourself into a specific method. Crying, for example, can be a powerful and healthy way to release stress.
This can also be a perfect time to connect with your spiritual side and share your struggles with The Creator.
When the day’s challenges seem too much to handle intellectually, allow your emotions to help dissipate the stress.
It’s a natural and effective way to feel better, and there’s no shame in it.
Your Path
You might think all of this is a little too much for you. You just want to stick to your routine. Then let it be. If it works for you, amazing.
This was just to help by sharing what has actually worked for me in the past. So if you think you need a new idea, you could try something out from here.