>>1125291>>1125301Some other advice is to take care of your mind and body. Here are some non-crazy and easy ways to do that (they are all options, but can stack to compound their benefits):
>Medium-long walks (15-45 min)Helps your mind and body work through thoughts and emotions (remember, emotions are processed by your body, so they are as much physical as mental)
>JournalingIt doesn't have to be a diary, unless you want it to be. But _physically_ writing out whatever you're thinking and feeling (as opposed to typing) engages a huge amount of the brain and can reduce cortisol (a stress hormone) and helps your mind to not have to ruminate excessively (also helps make it easier to see what you can do about something)
>Gratitude JournalingA technique where you gear the mind towards the positive without being all "sparkles and sunshine" or lying to yourself. Basically, when you go to bed (and/or when you wake up), right down one or more things that you are grateful for, even if it is as simple as something like breathing or the wind not being too cold, as long as it's real for you. HOWEVER, to make it work best, use this formula: "I am grateful for ___, because ___." This keeps it from being a checklist, but also helps it stay succinct.
>MindfulnessIt's a skill for the mind, rather than a "meditation" (spiritual practice), and helps you to work with your thoughts and your feelings without detaching from yourself. There are many resources for free, but I recommend "Medito" (web and mobile And/iOS) because it doesn't force you into anything and has a lot of options.
>Breathing techniquesCan help with the above, but this will do wonders for your emotions, most of the time. The "breathe and count to 10" actually works, especially if you breathe into your gut.
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