Winning the battle within our mind isn't about achieving a permanent state of bliss, It’s an ongoing campaign of awareness with choice and resilience at every steps There will be days when the negative thoughts feel louder, the anxieties stronger which shouldn't scare us as that’s part of being human. Something we can Seek Reinforcements (Connection) by Breaking the isolation we are in by Talking to a trusted friend or family member if non then a therapist or support group. Sharing the burden even just naming the struggle aloud can be incredibly relieving You then to notice you are not alone in this fight. So try to
Fortify Your Base (Self-Care), This isn't indulgence it's essential maintenance by giving yourself Prioritize sleep, nourishing food, movement even gentle walks and activities that bring genuine peace can go along away attaining joy, As a depleted body and spirit make for weak defenses so try to Practice Compassion and Not Contempt by beating yourself up for having the battle only fuels it, Treat yourself with the kindness you'd offer a dear friend going through a hard time Acknowledge the difficulty This is really hard right now It's okay to struggle. So try to Focus on the Small Victories as Winning the war doesn't always mean total annihilation of negative thoughts It often means managing them effectively so by Celebrating and getting through a tough hour when challenging a negative belief simply choosing to rest Small wins build resilience.
