Lovely book that I am reading in this moment of my life, when I feel down and empty. I am not able to pick up myself from the disappointments and from the sadness that I am feeling.
This is the closest I have been to be depressed, but in the real sense of the word. I had days in which I just did not have the energy or willingness to stand up and do my job, or meet people.
Upon recommendation, I started reading this book, and I found some key things that I could immediately implement, and not only implement, but get more conscious about them, and realize the importance of them once again.
There are seven lessons that are hard to learn, and I ll add them here, as a reminder for me first, and then for other people who are in need:
1. Do not exaggerate
When the clock is saying that my time ended, i will say : Come back tomorrow, then I ll have more for you.
We should simply stop, when the day is over, and when we have done our part for the day. We should prioritize ourselves, and for the sake of those who are asking, we should just invite them to come back tomorrow.
2. Manage your energy wisely
The best asset of a leader is not necessary time. It is energy. A person with energy can achieve more in 4 hours than another person in 4 days.
I need to invest my energy better, with more awareness.
Number 1: connect with God daily
Number 2: prepare the work activity, if you have one
Number 3,4,5: you decide what needs to be: growth, friends, worship etc
Number 6: family
Number 7: ME - we should always have a reserve of energy just for us
3. Rest
We are most vulnerable to being depressed when we are tired and overwhelmed with everything.
In life you do not need to be always on the run.
The rest needs to be the main responsibility we have. Rest restores the rhythm of life and enables us to sustain life.
A good sleep - when do you start your day? Your day starts when you go to sleep in the previous day. Your day starts with the rest you get over the night. Go to bed before midnight.
4. Physical exercises
If you are depressed start with some physical activity.
It is proven that exercising have positive effects:
- reduces stress, anxiety and depression
- grows self esteem
- brings a positive state of mind
- brings a positive perspective over life
- helps with better sleep
Start with a little but start NOW:
Exercises also have other benefits for your health:
- make the heart stronger
- helps the body to make better use of oxygen
- grows the energy level
- decreases the blood pressure
- helps to reduce the fats in the body
- makes you feel in shape , healthy and happier with yourself
Some tips on how to start this routine:
- start with little
- more short sessions
- do something you enjoy
- have activity along with friends
- include this activity in your daily activity plan
5. Eat for a better life
- eat food that has a big quantity of nutrients
- fill your plate with delicious antioxidants : apricots, broccoli, yellow melon, carrots, cabbage, peaches, spinach, sweet potatoes, nuts etc
- eat foods that are rich in proteins
6. Re charge daily
- clean water - Jesus
- a new start, every morning
7. Fight for your family
- Fight for your families. If you will fail on building your home, you will not have where to go when your ministry is over.
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