6 Tips to Pick up a Down Mood (11-Minute Mommy Peptalk)
The pre-Chanukah darkness getting you down? Here’s 6 practical tips to feel better.
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These pep talks are always, always, ALWAYS exactly what I need to hear. How do you read my mind?
Thank you!!
Thanks for your suggestions! My thoughts go to A Maskil of the Sons of Korah, Psalm 42 . . “ma tishtochachi nafshi vtehemi alai?” Why so downcast, my soul? “chochili HASHEM” – PUT YOUR TRUST IN HASHEM. You are so right, there are many different reasons for our depressed moods, yet, for me, the greatest remedy is putting my trust in Hashem. My down mood might be caused by fear about finances, or worry for the children . . . maybe some concern about my husband, or his work. When I turn my eyes on Hashem, instantly my perspective is lifted to an eternal viewpoint. In light of eternity, these problems seem much smaller. Only Hashem can bring me true peace, comfort, encouragement, wisdom, and help.
Chana Jenny, so uplifting! Thank you, may you continue uplifting us Jewish moms, may you go from strength to strength! Ps, what to do if being down is caused by first trimester sickness? Torture!
I know what you mean, the first trimester for me was also torture. I guess the main thing is just focusing on the miracle of what is happening– and that within a few weeks IY”H it will be over.
Yes. Iyh. Thanks CJ! It IS a truly amazing miracle and I’m so happy to be here on this blog in good company with other Jewish moms in my boat
, both for the pleasant and the opposite. 😊
Thank you! I listened on the way home from doing the school run and was inspired to go for a short walk around the park before going home to tackle my to do list. I felt much better for doing so. Thanks
yay!
thank u!!!