Do you ever feel like you don’t want to get out of bed? Or maybe you feel drained or like you have too much on your plate?
Have you heard the saying from an old commercial that said, “Calgon take me away” and you want it to take you away?
You’re not alone!
Relieve yourself of the guilt of trying to live up to unrealistic expectations.
You can only do what you can do!
We hear so much about detoxifying your body but have you ever thought about a mind and emotional detox? We have so much to fill our minds, that it never rests. Have you been there? Are you there?
We all encounter so much on a daily basis that we don’t realize or even aware what it’s doing to our mind and emotions. Do you find yourself tossing and turning at night or feeling tired, grouchy, emotional or even depressed?
The reason could be that you are allowing everything to build up in your mind. I do know that there are things or circumstances that we can’t control.
We can be mindful of what we think and how we let it affect us.
You can not have a positive life with a negative mind or attitude.
What can you do about it?
MIND AND EMOTIONAL DETOX
Start by setting an INTENTION:
If you don’t intend on doing something, most of the time it doesn’t get done.
1.PRAYER
We get so busy that we forget to pray and talk to God about it, and then that opens ourselves up for the enemy to have a field day with us mentally, physically and emotionally.
Give it to God! Don’t play tug of war with God. Don’t give it to him and try to pull back to you. He wants it! Believe me, I know it’s easier said than done.
A good cry! It can release a lot. When is the last time you shut yourself in the bathroom and had a good cry? It has a way of releasing. It can help!
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7
2. LISTEN TO YOUR BODY
When you become overly tired, exhausted and anxious, it shows up physically as well.
What can you do?
•Make yourself rest.
•Fill your mind with other things: read, watch your favorite movie or TV show. Listen to Inspirational music.
•Get outside in the sun. Lack of sunshine can reduce our Vitamin D levels and it can have an impact on our moods. We need sunshine! If you feel emotional or depressed, give it a try.
•Move your body. Get the blood flowing. Go for a walk, exercise, do yoga, painting, gardening, anything to get you moving.
3. DECLUTTER NOT JUST YOURSELF BUT YOUR SPACE
Your surroundings have an effect on your mental state.
A good place to start is by cleaning up your space.
Take steps to put things away, clean and declutter your space, it just makes you feel better. Burn a candle or use essential oils. Good smells can help.
4. TAKE A BREAK FROM SOCIAL MEDIA
Social media is a bittersweet thing. It’s great, it keeps you in touch with family and friends but it’s also like photoshop. It makes everything look a lot better than it actually is. Social Media can make you feel like your not good enough, pretty enough, have enough…
5. SAY NO
It’s ok to say “no” or to miss an event and not have a reason for it. “No” is a sentence. You don’t have to have a reason.
YOU CAN’T DO IT ALL!
Take care of yourself. You can’t take care of others if you don’t take care of yourself.
Take one day at a time!!
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.” Matthew 11:28-29 NIV
Enjoying the simple life,
💜 Davilyn
I am no doctor or professional, if you think that you are depressed or have a problem please seek professional help.
southernsimpleblessed.com 
Nice post
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Good thoughts. I guess there are two things most of us never do.
1. Listen to your body.
2. Learning to say No.
If we can do these, life would be much different and better too.
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Very true.
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Great post! I’m in college and I need reminders like this. I’m continually going, and sometimes I have to listen to my body and take a break. I honestly think colleges don’t think about our mental health when we hardly have any days off from classes.
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We have to take care of ourselves. Physically & mentally.
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Love this and it’s so true
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Great thoughts! Thanks for sharing.
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Getting outside in the sun really does help more than most even realize. I had to switch to a bedroom in my home that was not shaded by trees to help keep my mood lifted.
We really do live in a fast-paced world and have to remember to unplug every so often and just be still in our mind and body as well.
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You’re right. People don’t realize how much the sun can help & the unplugging. Thanks for your comment.
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Love the Matthew 11:28-29 verse! I was feeling mentally overwhelmed this morning and need to get alone with God and listen. Pushing through my own thoughts to hear His.
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Sometimes it’s hard! Praying you can push through.
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It’s so important that we all take the time to look after our mental wellbeing.
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Yes!! I know it’s great to take care of our physical body but so many forget their mental well-being.
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Liked this post – I do the saying “No” more often than I used to, I like to get outside and be in nature and I turn off social meeting on Sunday for the majority of the day after I publish my post!
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Awesome!! I’m still. learning.
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Self love and getting some time to relax and detox is much needed. Thanks for sharing!
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Yes! Thank you!
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This is so good! And just what I need! A detox of my mind and soul!! Thank you so much for this awesome post! ❤
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Thank you! I’m still learning myself.
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A social media detox would be so good for a mind detox!
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Oh yes, most definitely.
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Great post and things we constantly need to remind ourselves of.
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This is a well written very helpful post thank you for sharing it.
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Thank you!
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That was a refreshing and good reminder. Thank you!
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Thank you for reading.
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Love the tips on how to stay moving and inspired. Excellent way to keep our minds focused on God and not the worries of the world around us.
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Thank you.
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Love this. I needed to read this today. Thank you.
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I’m so glad it helped.
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