Responsible
- James Henderson
- Nov 6, 2018
- 2 min read
Happy TUESDAY!
Too often we look for others to solve our problems, provide fulfillment or soothe us when we’re stressed and anxious. If we’re constantly looking for others to solve our problems and manage our mental health, we’re likely to spend a lot of time frustrated, stressed and anxious.
This is not to say that we should isolate ourselves from others or that positive relationships are not essential to happiness and well-being. It is simply to put the control of your happiness and relationships in your own hands. Rather than be a victim of circumstances, get active in solving your own problems.
Your health is in your hands. You choose what you eat, drink, and do on a daily basis. If you are out of shape, you have the ability to change that. If you are not seeing results in your weight loss journey, you have the ability to make adjustments. If your relationships with your loved ones are dysfunctional, you have the ability to solve the problems. You may have learned early on that you are helpless to change your circumstances. Early trauma or a controlling environment during childhood can lead people to more passive styles of engaging with problems. If this is the case for you, now might be the time to re-evaluate whether you truly are still helpless.
Some ways to take control of your well-being include:
Take an active, rather than passive, approach to solving problems. Don’t expect others to provide solutions or simply wait; hoping the problem will go away on its own.
Manage your environment. Surround yourself with people and activities that support a healthy mindset and body.
Engage in healthy daily habits, like balanced eating and getting enough sleep.
Notice when you are stuck in negative thoughts or when your body is tired, tense or run down. Once you begin to notice these times, you can determine how to manage them.
There are many ways to take control of your well-being. Although there are circumstances and events that you are powerless to change, you can change how you respond to them and how you take care of yourself during difficult times.
Reference: Christy Matta, Taking Responsibility for Your Own Well-Being, Psych Central
Have a productive day!
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