For the days when you feel stuck in a rut and feel the world caving in on you, it’s important to find your outlet.
out·let
/ˈoutˌlet/
a means of expressing one’s talents, energy, or emotions.
Even though it may not seem important, finding an outlet can be the difference between a good and a bad day and can calm you down after an upsetting situation. Though you may not feel like you have an outlet or that you can find one, you may be closer to it than you think.
Do you remember what you loved to do as a child? Maybe you were always a fan of painting or drawing, maybe you loved to make short movies or take things apart and put them back together, or maybe you even loved to clean and organize. Maybe you would always pretend you were driving or always went to the basketball court. All of these things that allow relaxation and focus can be considered an outlet – one that is worth recognizing and utilizing
As we grow older, we often forget that these things once made us happy and we become too focused on getting to where we’re going.
The next time you’re feeling stress weighing you down or are overwhelmed, think back to what you enjoyed doing, and give it another try. Go for a long drive, put on makeup, sew a pillow, paint a picture, or write a story. Do something you haven’t done in a while, and take your time to re-discover your lost outlets.