How to get out of the funk?
I don’t know about you but I strongly dislike September!
(Sorry September babies)
Back to school, back to work, season transitioning (I’m not an introvert to be excited over cocooning season! But cuffing season is a different story^^), days are shorter than nights once we hit the Equinox, unpredictable weather, hurricanes etc. Even the planets are acting up in September!
A lot of people including me can have hard time getting a proper sleep, going back to a routine, adapt to new changes etc. Everything seems “meh” and mellow, nothing is charming anymore, and the mood is getting impacted by more or less inconveniences, bad news, annoying situations. Anything becomes an uncomfortable situation… And how about the body weight? That part as well! And the taxes in some countries, and the inflation, and the new online policies and and and the list can go on.
I think you understand my point: September can be a pain in the ass for a lot of us.
To be fair, the first third of my September as pretty dope since I was in Turks & Caicos, but as soon as I left the island, I accumulated small frustrating events, enough to activate my spleen mode.
The goal is not to sum up all the negative, painful episodes of September BUT to get out of the funk!
I’ll share what I do and I’d love to read how you stir up yourself from a negative inner vibe.
I used to have many techniques but some of the ones I used to do that are pretty powerful, and the few ones I did this month.
Ready? Let’s go!
Before
I used to deep dive into childhood/ teenagehood by listening to childhood music: 90’s French rap for me: Oxmo Puccino, Saian Supa Crew, Sniper, Fonky Family… It reminds me of the good old moments, even the bads sometimes but it’s ok. It’s the Innerchild in me that I activate and I let her express herself.
I used to watch a lot childhood cartoons and animés for the same reason.
I used to journal so much. But I always journal so… But when I’m in a weird funk, I extra journal so I can see my thoughts, I materialize that negativity.
And these 3 simple three activations helped me a lot. There are more but these were the main mones.
Now
I watched Turkish series! Don’t ask me why jajajaja. I just fell in love with them! They’re a great distraction and the are pretty spiritual for the ones I watch. Or I watch romantic movies. The recent ones because I feel like they’re more honest with how we really feel. People are no longer perfect, there’s no longer one good girl, one evil witch, a cute innocent boyfriend, a bad boy etc. Everyone has a personality, flawded, qualities etc.
I meditate more deeply. I’m not talking about prayers but meditation. It helps me target the fears and doubts. See what’s irrational, what’s real and how to neutralize and overcome what need to be overcome.
I bingewatch a bunch of positive contents, usually on YouTube because I prefer longer formats. I have no time for short contents when it’s about my soul. I need depth and substance.
My friend and expert practician Sophie, put me into EFT tapping. I didn’t work for me at first when we started. But I tried again this year and I was pretty impressed with the result. Not to hype her up but she’s excellent at what she does! Her IG just in case you’re curious about her practice and if you need: Sophie Buon
And the most important: I AM IN MOVEMENT. You have to move, walk, go outside, see people, practice an activity. Yes I know you don’t feel like it but you need to break the cycle. I give myself one or two days to feel all this negativity but then I decide that I won’t let it consume me because it’s like poison. So yes I push myself to be in movement, to work out, to dance, to get up, get out and get something! Especially that I have my own business, I can’t afford negative energies inside of me; it’s way too expensive! It costs me too much to be toxic inside. That’s why I have quick bounce back tactics.
Once again these are just a few but I’m pretty curious on how you rise like a phoenix.
Ready for October? I am because it’s usually SWEATPANTS SEASON. Men feel free to share your outfit with me .
Aight I digress so I’m out!
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