Take time to recover.
Challenging times have the capacity to drain us emotionally and physically. To manage our stress levels we must take time to recover from stressful events.
The writer of Psalm 55:5-7 reminds us that stress is not new, “Fearfulness and trembling have come upon me, and horror has overwhelmed me. So I said, “Oh, that I had wings like a dove! I would fly away and be at rest. Indeed, I would wander far off, and remain in the wilderness.”
None of us are exempt from struggle. Walking away seems like a good idea, but in most cases that isn’t a viable option.
Recovery can look like small periods of time to focus on something other than the problem.
Sometimes it can be doing the same thing in a different way:
- Taking a walk outside of your neighborhood
- Listening to the Bible via audio
- Saying your prayers by writing them down
Recovery can also be a simple self-care activity:
- Lighting Candles, listening to music and taking a hot bath
- Going to see a comedy show
- Starting a new hobby
- Reading a new book
In some instances, recovery might require a more professional approach:
- Making an appointment with your mental healthcare professional
- Following the advice of a behavioral health specialist
- Properly taking medications that have been prescribed for you
Either way recovery is taking time to focus on you.