Are you tired of reading a lot of content on healing but still confused about how to start your healing journey? I know sometimes it can be all mixing up of things but don’t worry, I am already here to help you.
We as humans face different kinds of traumas and stresses in different walks of life. This may be in the form of child abuse or molestation at work. Moreover, these specific life experiences can leave scars on our mental health forever.
Begin your healing journey by thinking about how it would feel after healing: No more panic attacks, overthinking scenarios, unproductive days, and self-doubt nightmares.
I struggled with being insecure about my body image issues, self-doubt, and being highly underconfident. Now, I am a different kind of person than I was a few years ago. Not only am I now very self-assured, but I also know how to deal with the negativity surrounding me.
Additionally, I assure you that healing is the best thing you can do for yourself. Your knowledge of your
needs and desires will help to make your life superior.
WHAT IS SELF HEALING JOURNEY?
Healing is more about what comes from within a person and cannot be accomplished by a therapist or psychologist. Self-healing is healing yourself, making your soul healthy again, which was once wounded by trauma.
One way is by changing your routine that you never regret following for years. The simple and minimalist step is just spending some time alone.
Eliminate all the distractions, and learn what works best for you and the things that cause your stress hormones to be released.
Expecting results in a week or a month is unrealistic. Give yourself some time, trust the process and have faith in it. Use consistent time and effort, and the outcomes will eventually glorify you.
WHY ARE YOU STRESSED?
You can be upset because of some of the following reasons:
- Trauma (accidental or any other kind of)
- Depression (peer pressure or body shamming)
- Grief (because you have lost your loved one)
- Relationship issues (family or friends or partner)
- Stress Management.
But trust me; you are not alone; life is all about ups and downs and this why you need to start your healing journey.
WHAT IS THE IMPORTANCE OF HEALING YOURSELF?
Since childhood, we have been spoon fed that all that matters is our physical health, which is not just true. MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS TOO.
Whenever we are anxious or depressed, our mental health suffers more than our physical body. Moreover, it is also essential to heal because healing makes you more -comfortable, secure, and prosperous.
But here are some reasons that you can not afford to overlook are the reasons that you need to start your healing journey ASAP ;
1) IT HELPS YOU TO CONTROL YOUR THOUGHTS AND EMOTIONS
Healing is vital in exploring what’s happening inside your body. Controlling your thoughts is extremely important because emotions, thoughts, and actions are all connected. If left unchecked, our emotions can affect our mental and physical health. Our thoughts determine our actions. All of these things will eventually harm our immune system, which is responsible for keeping our body balanced and healthy.
2) CLEANSES YOUR BODY
Healing has you covered, so there’s no need to spend money on body cleansers or detoxifiers! Forming routines like eating green foods, drinking lots of water, being less stressed, and exercising daily, healing aids in developing a healthy routine. However, meditation, it also soothes the soul. As all of your pollutants are eliminated, cleansing serves as a trigger for your body’s natural healing process.
3) IT HELPS YOU TO CONNECT WITH OTHERS
People love to and are used to connecting to people because that’s a human need. When you are not healed, you don’t feel loved or heard, and in most cases, you become a monster full of anger which alienates you from your close relations. This is why healing is essential. Spending time with the person you love makes you feel more valuable, noticed, loved, and needed, making you feel that your life has a purpose.
HOW CAN YOU START YOUR HEALING JOURNEY?
Now that you know what and why healing is essential, here are ten ways
to start your healing journey. These crisp steps will make your journey a piece of cake for you.
1. ACCEPT THE DAMAGE AND MOVE ON
Acceptance is the first step towards your healing. Accept the trauma that had happened and believe the fact that I cannot be changed. Once you have accepted, you start seeking help and find out ways to move on. And if you want to completely move out from that situation , healing is much needed because it helps you to completely move out from your trauma.
Moving on becomes easy for you once you have accepted the reality. Remember, “You can’t change what has already happened, so don’t waste your time and energy dwelling on it. Move forward and create something better.”
2. LEARN TO KNOW AND APPRECIATE YOUR BODY
If you are someone who has been body shamed, then I gotch you! Appreciating your body is the
most incredible way to heal. Loving who you are and what you want is everything you need to know.
Practicing some self-care routines like detoxifying and reading can make a difference. Moreover, you can also practice some skincare routines that will put you in a happy place. Spending daily 10-15 minutes as ME TIME is a total win.
3. SET BOUNDARIES FOR YOURSELF
Establish personal boundaries because you are the only one who truly knows you. Discover what it is that makes you feel loved or miserable. Eliminate all the elements that hinder your growth.
Firmly refuse to do anything you don’t feel like doing. Stop making your friends or family happy by doing stuff for them. Say NO to all the negative people in your vicinity.
4. BECOME A GOOD LAWYER FOR YOURSELF
You don’t need to look yourself for a lawyer, you yourself have all the powers. Find out everything that makes you feel the happiest and do that. Some folks find happiness in closet organization. However, some people find joy in clubbing.
The most important thing that matters is YOU! Whenever you have to meet your true best friend, look at yourself in the mirror. You only are responsible for your growth and healing.
5. BUILD YOUR SELF-ESTEEM
Building your self-esteem is the same as building a successful career. The simple ways that you can enhance your self-esteem are by practicing the right mindfulness and avoiding procrastination.
Jot down the activities that boost your self-confidence, like journaling and positive self-talk should be included in your daily schedule. Believe me, journaling will actually help you to level up your healing game.
6. ENCOUNTER THE NEGATIVITY AROUND YOU
Observe your surroundings and look at the primary sources you get the negativity from. Cut them out of your life. You are a beautiful soul, and you don’t need any toxicity and trust me, you deserve all the happiness in the world. No one has that audacity to make you feel low or inferior.
Replace your negative words with your positive affirmations. Just like “you are so dumb,” replace it with “I am worth it.”
7. LEARN TO COMMUNICATE YOUR FEELINGS
No one knows what is happening inside you until and unless you speak them out. Try speaking to the person you trust the most or speak out your feelings in front of the mirror.
Keeping a journal is a great way to track your feelings. Over time, you will notice the dramatic shift of your feelings from being insecure to highly confident.
8. BE OPEN TO HEALING
Once you have decided to move on, there is no turning back. Be the person who is open up to change and is ready to take up challenges to be the better version of yourself.
Accept the flaws and be open to healing. Listen to some motivational speaker or any person who motivates you to heal. Find the purpose of your life that makes your living worth it.
9. EVERYONE HAS A PAST
You are not the only one in the league of life. Life is full of ups and downs. Others’ lives always seem better than ours until we have been a part of them. Moreover, normalizing that once in a lifetime, one has gone through trauma.
Your healing journey can be affected by the people around you. The more negativity you ingest from people, the slower will be your healing process. Grab as much positivity from your surroundings.
10. SEEK MEDICAL SUPPORT
Healing takes time, and asking for help is courageous. Having a medical professional will not make you feel weak. It will help you to feel assured. They can help you to set small and achievable goals for your recovery. Reward yourself every time you achieve something.
The healing journey is a part of everyone’s life, but remember that you don’t have to be defined by your trauma. You can be shaped by it, but you can also allow it to make you stronger.”
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