I’ve felt very uninspired lately. It’s hard to come up with topics for the blog, and it’s not like that I have a following to give me ideas. I don’t post 2x a week; I’m not a good blogger. Sometimes I just have no idea what I’m doing. Sometimes, it feels like, why am I doing what I’m doing? It’s like that age-old phrase that Instagram influencers love to throw around—including me: “find your purpose.”

I don’t know what I’m doing. It’s like I’m living my life day by day. That’s what everyone seems to be doing, however, all of my anxiety aren’t really related to COVID-19. I am scared that I’m not good enough; I’m scared that everyone else is better than me, and t’s not worth trying. I’m honestly just scared—and I don’t know how to beat it.

But I’m getting through this. I could complain about my problems, or I could do something about it. Addressing my problems and doing something about it is one thing, complaining about something and not doing anything about it is another. I choose the former. (Plus, I take ten seconds to cry about it, and then I move on. It actually helps.)

How do I stay sane when negative thoughts attack every move I make? How do I remain calm in a time of uncertainty and worry?

READ.

I’ve been on a light-hearted, rom-com book kick recently, but that’s about to change because I just picked up Harry Potter: The Prisoner of Askaban. I can’t remember if I’ve read it before, because honestly, I thought I had, but I forgot! But I do know I LOVE the movie. I haven’t read any Harry Potter books past the third one, so I’m excited to dive deep into this series. (I’ve been needing a series recently, tbh.  

WATCH MOVIES.

I know everyone out there is saying to binge-watch that show you’ve been putting off, and if you want to, do it! But you don’t have to, if you don’t want to. I, on one hand, cannot focus on a single new TV show. That’s why I’ve decided to binge every Marvel movie created—in chronological order. I’m up to Avengers: The Age of Ultron. I’m even watching it as I write this article. I’m actually learning a lot and I see a lot of foreshadowing Marvel events!!

JOURNAL.

Yeah, yeah. I know. You’ve probably heard this a billion of times. But I promise you, this works. I’ve been into digital journaling, aka blogging. I just write my feelings, and sometimes I hit publish, sometimes I just type into a Word Doc. Whatever works. Sometimes, there’s just something about putting a pen to paper! 

Other Things…

Aside from reading, watching movies, and journaling, I just want to let you know that if all that you’re doing is lying in your bed scrolling on your phone, that’s OK too. You don’t have to be productive. You don’t have to start your side hustle. You don’t have to do laundry every single day. You don’t have to exercise every single day. We’re living in a weird time right now. Just take it day by day, minute by minute. I heard recently the 30-second rule. For the next 30 seconds, just chant to yourself, “I can do this.” Count to 30 and chant that at the same time. Then do it for the next 30 seconds, and so on. You’ll start to feel better. I started feeling better after a minute and 30 seconds.

I hope you’ve enjoyed my little Sunday night venting session. I like putting my thoughts on paper, or a Word Doc—that’s kind of what got me into blogging in the first place. That’s how I got started. So, join the conversation. I’m opening my comments down below. What are you doing to stay sane? Please, give advice. Help one another.