u/Alternative_Fee_3084

When I find myself struggling with any form of negative emotion that prevents me from moving forward with positivity and happiness, I find it necessary to remove myself from all screens, turn my phone off, and get outside in some form.

Gardening helps me unwind, but often just being outside and looking at nature will allow me to breathe deeply and reset my central nervous system enough to stop taking things so personally, and allow myself the freedom to not worry about the world or anything in it for a brief time. It's one form of meditation-medication for me.

I do my best to prioritize my wellness and health, but sometimes, life and the tasks at hand can get to be a little much. At times, it has led me to depression. Years ago, I started learning tools and tricks to catch this in advance.

Right now is one of those times. I can feel myself feeling pulled in so many directions, by my own doing, that it seems as if any plan that I make ends up getting changed. I can tell that I have been reacting lately instead of responding. This is what I need to work in.

I have a group of people who give me advice, and I love them for it. My goal now is to take time away from things that have been forcing me to react, and replace them with things I need to get done as well as adventure time in the woods with my Golden Retriever, Faith.

Does anyone else try to catch these things in advance to keep from going into depression? If so, what things help you guys re-center and get back to a place of peace and sanity again?