Difficult periods come and go; they are part of life. Such a period can take minutes, hours, weeks, months or years and can be about a personal situation, an event, a pandemic or an uncomfortable feeling. Whatever it is, we’re not doing well. That’s okay, we’re allowed to have these feelings. In this blog I will provide you with a tip for retaining vitality in difficult periods. 

Make a list

When going through a difficult period it can be very helpful to have a list of things that could help you when you’re feeling down. A list like this can provide guidance and be comforting. It can consist of different kind of things, such as:

• Activities: a hobby, positive thinking, taking a walk, learning something new, taking a mini break, mindful breathing. 
• Reminders for yourself: take it easy, don’t focus on negative people, think about self love, treat yourself, everything will be okay, it’s okay to have an off day, stop comparing yourself, you don’t have to be perfect.
• People: calling a friend, visiting your family, asking for help, talk to people about how you really feel.

Where do I start?

You can create one of these lists in your NiceDay diary, or make it on paper. Are you creative? Try to make a collage with drawings and/or stickers (a mindful exercise) and hang it on a spot where you can easily see it everyday. Here’s an example of one of those collages:

Do you need some help going through your difficult period? Click here for more information about online help via NiceDay.