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11 Tips for What To Do When Life is Hard
Here's Jimmy's list that he gave to someone in the Community Forum:
Here are some things that I've adopted as my blue print for survival when life is hard:
- Take one day at a time.
- Treat myself to things I enjoy and are healthy for me, as much as I can.
- Walk every day for at least an hour.
- Shower every day, no matter what.
- Eat healthy food – hold back on the chemicals. They just mess me up worse.
- No alcohol.
- No caffeine or stimulants other than anti-depressants or other prescribed meds or vitamin products. I let a trusted doctor make those medical decisions for me because when I get into a bad place, I make ridiculous decisions about what's good for me. Then I follow their directions.
- No hanging out with people who put me down. I only have contact with people who help build me up.
- No watching dramas, murders, scary or bummer movies. That includes no artsy or European films. I only watch comedies. Period. Comedies.
- Get up every day at a specific time, no matter what.
- If I can't wake up when I get up, I go outside and walk until my vision clears and I can begin smelling things again.
I don't now if my list will help you, but I hope it gives you some direction. 