How do I pick myself up

I've felt down many a times. People do. No biggie. But the important thing how you bounce back. I have my own thing.

1. De-cluttering physically
Off the mess I've made, I like to go back to base 0. Take out all your clothes and re arrange them. Throw out what you don't need. Books too. When I'm hyped with de-cluttering I even clean the house. It feels good. Like you're throwing all the negative thoughts and  keeping the once you need.

2. Treat yourself
After cleaning, I love to take a bath. I even like to take bath when I feel sad. In fact it's one of my hobbies. But not that frequently! (thinking about saving water) Have an ice cream or chocolate. Or a chocolate ice cream. Go out and walk. It is said walking with naked feet on grass makes you rejuvenated. Lie on the grass, and look at the sky. I'd do any of the things as long as I feel good about myself.

3. Make a plan
Now that you love yourself again, think about how can you improvise you or the situation. Someone revealed their problem solving technique to me recently : "Mentally, go far away. As far away as you can, so that your problems look minute. And then rearrange them." and I did like the idea but I've not yet implemented this yet. Personally, I like to write stuff down to get a clear view. My goals, what I'd require what needs to be done, what I can get done the sooner. The latest once are the best, coz as soon as I'm done, I like to strike it off. And oh, it's such a good feeling.

4. Implement
It's like the 80:20 rule. 80% planning and the rest you have to do is show up. It all will be taken care of. If it doesn't, no worries. Try again or a different approach. I love changing. I love trying out new ways to do a thing. See what works out best for you.

And on a leaving note, once you're back up, you will be down again. That's the circle of life. Nobody lives on top forever. Even stars drop. Sun sets. It rains. But it won't stay the same. Times change. And you have to go over everything mentioned above again. So do it with smile. Do it with confidence. Do it while knowing that you will be better than what you were before. Just don't blame yourself. You're good enough.