Alice Valentine

Disclaimer: I am NOT a medical professional in any way (in fact, I prescribe tea for every human problem…) but I do know a thing or two about being mentally exhausted. This is how I deal with it.

There have been times in my life when I’ve felt like an absolute BOSS. I was Olivia Pope-ing everything, all different elements and moving parts were handled without a hitch in the step of my five-inch heels. Then there were times, like the last few weeks where if the wind blew too hard it felt like too much pressure. Nearly everything made me anxious or sad, and I would have a solid moment of “What the hell am I doing?” This blog is dedicated to helping you get through those “wth” moments.

1. Cry – Seriously, let it all out. I guarantee you’ll feel better afterward even if you’re left with a pounding headache. Sometimes what you need is a good emotional cleanse to help you release all the unaddressed tension in your mind. So cry, wipe your snotty nose, sigh and get ready to tackle life again.

2. Take a nap – It’s no wonder when we were kids they would give us so much nap time… it was to keep us from acting a fool! As adults, we need to be taking the same approach. Sometimes when you feel overwhelmed a quick 15minutes of shuteye will do you some real good. So take a deep breath, close your eyes and nap!

3. Positive affirmations and prayer – Words are powerful. It’s the hardest thing when you are going through a difficult period in life to see the positive in your situation and speak it until you believe it, but this is definitely something I’ve seen work to not only improve your mood but manifest your thoughts. The truth is the World was created using Word, and hence there is a great amount of power in your words and the world you create with it. So, as hard as it may be, speak positively, and pray with a grateful heart and thanksgiving. Both will do you a world of good.

4. Reset and go again – Now that you’ve had your moment of all things self-pitying, it’s time to wake up to the reality that staying in this place does no good to change your situation. So, now it’s time to take action. What do you need to change about your current situation? Do you need a change of scenery? A quick vacation? A new read? A new job? A whole new life? It’s time to plan and execute! I would even advise getting a close friend, family or spouse involved. Sometimes having a listening ear can help you see things much more clearly.

Ready to kick your mental exhaustion’s butt? Go ahead and implement these strategies and you won’t need Iyanla to #FixYourLife.

For anyone who needs a private listening ear, my inbox is open!

Take care

x Ali.