Men have to somehow maintain the balance of being the providers, protectors, a father, a husband, and so many other masks that we have to put on and take off. We know how easy it is to find yourself feeling worn down, depressed, and feeling like no one understands what's going on inside your head. Trust me, we do.
This is not a substitute for seeking professional help or emergency care, but the items below have helped us work through hard times. Know that it will take time, and give yourself the space to develop.
Things to have on-hand. If you need some suggestions on how to implement these, please reach out.
Write a little bit-- figure out what you need to address in your life. What problems are you facing, and what is contributing to these problems? Write it down, say it out loud. Make the problem in your head come to life so you can address it.
Put your headphones on, and go for a walk outside. Talk to yourself honestly and with vulnerability. Extend yourself some grace.
Spend time with friends and family. Put your phone away, play with your kids, talk to your spouse, go for a drive-- do something that allows you to focus on them and the conversation.
These things take a little more time, but should be explored.
Find a professional that you can talk to. Sometimes having someone help you work through problems is exactly what you need.
Go back and forth between something that requires your brain to imagine scenes from a fictional book and something that challenges you to put things into practice.
Prayer works. Meditating might also work. Take some time to disclose your feelings and emotions, and ask for the strength and wisdom to trudge through it all.
Share your practices with us, so we can share it with others!
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