“We have this Hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure in our Saviour’s love.” Hebrews 6:19

Our hope for a future is in God. No if and or buts about it, but we also have a responsibility to set ourselves up for success by having a plan in place. When your super anxious or depressed or just having a bad day you often don’t think beyond yourself or beyond the moment your in. If your in a good place today. Sit down and develop a game plan for when things hit you hard and bring you down. What speaks to your soul? Are you a danger to yourself? Do you need to be in the company of others? or do you recharge best when your alone?

Here is a list of some suggestions, everyone is different. So think about what you feel grounds and connects you.

• For me, pray! get all the yuck out and just pour your heart out to God.
• Journal and read my Bible.
• Hydrate! Yep, that good old H2O. Being dehydrated can really mess with your head and body! Make sure your staying hydrated.
• Step outside or go to a park, just be in fresh air and focus on the sights and smells around you.
• Watch a favorite movie
• Work on a project you’ve really been wanting to do for a long time. Even if that means just going and getting needed supplies. You will feel a sense of accomplishment.
• Listen to music, sing, dance, be silly. Even if its just you dancing in your head. It will bring a smile to your face.
• Call trusted family member or friends.
• Do something out of character for yourself. Sometimes mental funk is simply from the boredom of being stuck in a rut.
• Go hang out at a favorite place. Library, coffe shop, antique store.
• Hang out with your favorite pet. Snuggle, take them for a walk, play fetch, or even groom them. Your pet is an awesome source of unconditional love!
• Try making a new recipie! or if you don’t enjoy cooking take yourself to a restaurant you’ve been meaning to try, and try something new!
• Take a nap! maybe your body is just worn out. Make a comforting cocoon of blankets put on a sleepy time music track, a relaxing aromatherapy scent in your diffuser, close the curtains and nap like a baby.
• Make art! even if your not artistic. Try something fun and new. Fingerpaint, make a mess!
• Garden- do you love nature? Do you have a flower or veggie Garden? Go get your hands dirty and pull weeds and tidy beds. Or go and buy that potted houseplants you’ve wanted forever. If you have house plants already spend some time caring for them.
• Paint you room a new color!
• Follow that makeup tutorial you’ve been wanting to try forever.
• Do yoga. Stretch and connect with your body. Ground yourself
• Practice gratitude for the value of your life!