With the arrival of the summer months, not only nature begins to become active, but also the warming weather, lengthening days, and the presence of the sun positively affect the human spirit, causing many effects such as increasing energy, being able to motivate activities more easily, and feeling more positive emotions. Although there are biochemical factors underlying all this psychological and behavioral revival, these effects are not strong on their own. With a little individual effort, it is up to us to spend the summer months more productive, more enjoyable and more energetic than ever before... We can do a kind of soul detox by spending time with our loved ones, away from technology, reading lots of books and doing the activities we love.
Human beings are creatures that need to be evaluated together with the environment they live in, climate conditions and many environmental factors. Along with the events experienced, seasonal changes also cause certain effects on mood. In spring and summer, there is an increase in the secretion of hormones that cause cheerfulness and energy. For example, the secretion of serotonin, known as the happiness hormone, increases with the summer months. So, in a way, as nature renews itself, it also renews the human soul. Of course, since this renewal process also requires adaptation, some people, in particular, experience difficulties in adapting to the changes in their biochemistry with seasonal changes. Especially in individuals who are biologically prone to depression and those with mood disorders (bipolar disorder), this process can be more painful than temporary spring fatigue. As we enter the summer months, there are things we need to do in order to avoid prolonged spring fatigue and to turn the revival in our soul to our advantage in the best way possible.
TO REST YOUR SOUL AND BODY IN THE SUMMER
1-Keep Distance Between You and Technology
Longer days, warm weather and cool evenings are enough to give you the motivation you need to be with people. Increasing your contact with people as well as nature during the summer months will be good for your soul. Restricting contact with people only by phone, internet and social media; Try to spend more time with the people you love and miss. The age we live in Don't fall victim to the pressure it creates on us to stay up to date. With people who bring you joy and happiness, not through social media; Maintain your communication at a distance that you can reach when you reach out. The first thing you do when you wake up in the morning is not to check your phone or social media accounts. The brain takes behavior seriously. After a while, after you consistently and decisively distance yourself from technological tools, you will be surprised to realize that you do not need to look at your social media account as much as before.
2-Make Room for Action in Your Life
Before getting involved in daily life, if possible, engage in regular sports activities that increase your contact with the sun and fresh air, such as light walking or swimming outside. If you cannot find time for sports, try to get around on foot if possible, other than the noon hours when the heat is at its highest. Add movement to your life with simple efforts such as walking to your destination or taking the time to walk by getting off a few stops earlier if you are using public transportation.
3-Slow Down
More work in less time. We are in the age of growing up, eating fast, walking fast, and even talking fast when talking. When you notice your speed, slow down; Try to talk more calmly, eat slower, walk slower, and drive slower. Try to stay in the moment as much as possible while you are in daily life. Try to focus on the objects around you, the face of the person you are talking to, the air you breathe, and the smells emanating from the environment in a way that activates your five senses. The Reasonable Brain constantly thinks, thinks about everything necessary and unnecessary, this is the working system of the brain. Don't get lost in your thoughts and focus on your surroundings.
4-Make a List of Things You Postpone
When making a list, start with the basic and simple things. First of all, identify the things that exist in your life, that are at your disposal but that you constantly postpone, such as the house cleaning that you have postponed, the bill that you have not paid, the clothes that you have sorted but cannot distribute, the cushion that you cannot buy, and aim to do them in order as soon as possible. Don't forget life Satisfaction with your life is not about what you will have one day; It's about enjoying what you have and being in control of your life. Stop comparing yourself to this, that, that. Leave aside following everyone's lives. Look at how you can enjoy what you have.
5-Regulate Your Sleep Biorhythm
The most important thing to make the most of the sun rays and feel alive is to sleep. Remember to organize your time. Although the duration of sleep needs varies from person to person, an average of 7-9 hours of uninterrupted sleep is ideal. During the summer months, create your sleep routine by going to bed early at night and waking up early in the morning.
6-Do Not Sleep During the Day
In order to sleep uninterrupted at night and get the quality sleep we need. Avoid daytime naps unless medically recommended, especially in older ages or due to some illnesses.
7- Increase Positive Mimics
Your facial expressions and emotions are interconnected. You can reveal an emotion just by making facial expressions. So pay attention to your facial expressions. Your brain may think you're angry, sad, or happy just because your facial expressions say so. So in short; smile more and soften your harsh facial expressions when you notice them.
8- Use Magic Words More
Expressions about ourselves or situations have two aspects, either constructive or destructive. . Whatever we repeat frequently affects our subconscious beliefs about ourselves. Instead of saying to yourself “I can't do this”, “I'm lazy”,“I can't achieve this”; Try to use positive and constructive expressions such as “I can try”, “I can try to succeed”, “I can”. Also, in your interactions with people, try to use as much as possible“please, may I request it? Try to use more "magic words" such as "good morning, good evening" that we forget to use due to the rush of daily life or internal / external negative emotions. n.
9- Try to Increase Your Inner Awareness
Most people are full of should ideas about emotions. I shouldn't feel sad, I should be happy, I should suppress my anger, etc. In addition, the tendency to see emotions as negative and positive emotions is present in almost everyone. Therefore, everyone is after positive emotions. He is busy suppressing his emotions such as sadness, anxiety, anger and jealousy or reactively venting them on someone or something. However, the most important step in the journey of inner awareness is; We can achieve this by staying within the emotion and trying to understand the messages that our current emotion wants to convey to us, without trying to direct our emotions to other things, without suppressing them, without turning them into something else.
10- Set Reasonable Goals for Yourself
One of the most important determinants of a healthy mood and self-satisfaction is having goals that will enable you to live meaningfully in life. The good news is that lasting happiness and self-satisfaction have less to do with huge successes, lots of money, and fame that transcends borders than you might think. All you have to do is set reasonable, attainable and realistic goals for yourself; It means making an effort on that path.
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