Its the end of September / methods to brighten downcast mood
*This blog is originally written in Japanese and translated using ChatGPT. For my friend who knows Japanese, please read the original:
I didn't write anything again, and Sunday has come.
I had a relatively enjoyable week, but I was feeling down when I was writing this.
However, since I decided to write every week, I ended up writing while feeling down. I'm sorry. (Well, no one is reading it anyway.)
So, once again, this will be a casual chat.
It's End of September
September has ended. I was quite carefree in September. The new school year began, and I found a new workplace. It was a month of enjoying various changes.
The most enjoyable part was as it is the last month of work, me and my colleagues spent time planning the farewell event and had a month full of interactions. It's sad to leave my beloved workplace, but I'll write about that next week.
And now we're entering October. I've read a lot of horoscopes, and I think October will be a month of steady grounding and hard work, without any major challenges or difficulties. So, I can't expect much, and I imagine it will be a month of calmly passing by.
Well, I won't be discouraged, but I can't say I'm excited about having a dull month.
I tell myself that there are months like this and I want to use this month to reflect on my routines and habits.
The ideal scenario would be to establish a productive routine, balance my studies, work, and hobbies, and hopefully have new encounters and discoveries, even if it's just one.
Although I can handle it calmly, if I let my guard down, the whole month will be ruined. So, I want to do my best not to relax.
What kind of month do you want October to be? I'd love to have companions who strive together.
Methods to Switch Your Mood
As I mentioned earlier, I was feeling down since yesterday. Do you have days like that?
I think I feel down about once a week. It's not good, right? Usually, I watch YouTube to escape from reality during those times, but this week is a three-day weekend, and if I keep watching YouTube, I'll end up feeling even more down.
That's exactly what's happening now, and I was feeling irritated at myself for not being able to do anything on the first day of the three-day weekend.
And then, I realized something. A method to brighten my mood.
That is writing a blog.
I'm halfway through writing this blog post now, and my downcast feelings have lifted a bit. Moreover, this is not escapism; I've switched to a positive mindset.
Writing a blog was definitely a good idea, and I realized that even if I don't feel motivated, it's something I should always do.
Here, I summarized the reasons why I think my mood improved. When you're feeling down, why don't you try these methods?
1. Remembering enjoyable memories
When I was writing about the end of September, I recalled enjoyable memories. If I hadn't been writing a blog and had been watching YouTube all the time, I think I would have never been able to recall those pleasant memories. Remembering enjoyable memories made me think that my life isn't so bad, and my mood brightened.
2. Being able to view myself objectively
The process of turning my thoughts into words allows me to detach the emotions that were originally attached to those thoughts. Things I thought were negative about myself may not be so negative after all. When I write them down, I think more deeply and can view them objectively as I search for words to express those thoughts. At this point, my mood brightened even further.
3. Being able to concentrate
Are you good at concentrating? I'm not. I'm easily distracted by my smartphone and find it difficult to concentrate. For example, when I'm eating, doing makeup, or walking, I can't relax without my smartphone. I forgot the exact reason, but multitasking is known to damage the brain. When I'm writing a blog, I can distance myself from my smartphone, and it helps me calm my mind. The same effect can be achieved through going to the gym or engaging in physical activity. People who already have exercise or other hobbies can do it, but for someone like me who doesn't have such habits, it's important to consciously create time away from the smartphone.
In the end, I think I wrote something good. I'm happy if it can be helpful to me and everyone else.
What do you do when you're feeling down? I'd love to hear your thoughts!
I think I'll continue to have many down moments as autumn comes. Let's not become too negative and try to spend our time calmly.
See you next week~
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