conquer that funk + a weekend in greenville snapshots
we all have times when we feel stuck, discouraged, or even depressed. some people get this way in the winter, but it’s more in the summer for me. i am one of the rare people who like winter more than summer… let’s not forget i live in sunny north carolina so it never gets very cold/gray and that helps. i just love to bundle up and be cozy. it’s nice to have time off in the summer, but sometimes not having that structure leaves me sluggish and not as motivated to accomplish what i need to each day. sometimes this also happens when we overextend socially or at work {middle/end of august for me}. sometimes it’s a creative paralysis- i don’t feel like i can produce anything and it’s frustrating. we all get in a funk sometimes. but you deserve to make time for yourself and take time- without feeling guilty. {esp. you hard-working moms!} you are worth it, too!
conquer that funk.
here are some ways that i
have learned to get out:
have learned to get out:
1.
listen to your body:
i try to ask myself, am i going to bed at a decent hour? what kind of sleep am i
getting? diet and vitamins are also important for my mood and well-being. i can
always tell a huge different when i am eating well and keeping my blood sugars stable.
throughout my pregnancy, i have been taking vitamin D – which is a great supplement that always seems to help me. i also ask
myself, ‘am i getting enough calories?’ by listening to my body physically, i
usually start to feel better emotionally because a chemical imbalance can
affect every other part of your life.
listen to your body:
i try to ask myself, am i going to bed at a decent hour? what kind of sleep am i
getting? diet and vitamins are also important for my mood and well-being. i can
always tell a huge different when i am eating well and keeping my blood sugars stable.
throughout my pregnancy, i have been taking vitamin D – which is a great supplement that always seems to help me. i also ask
myself, ‘am i getting enough calories?’ by listening to my body physically, i
usually start to feel better emotionally because a chemical imbalance can
affect every other part of your life.
2.
play! laughter can be the best
stress reliever there is. therefore, when i felt myself being down in august, i planned a trip to see one of my best friends in life. laughter and light-hearted
conversations are a guarantee. below are some photos of our time together last
weekend in greenville, south carolina {i have known her since kindergarten and
adore her.} we enjoyed delicious meals, cute boutiques, lattes at adorable
coffee shops {more on this soon!} we watched chick flicks, ate mexican takeout,
fresh fruit, and laughed about memories from our past {high school and college
were nothing short of FUN and crazy for both of us… SO many awesome memories!!!} so find
your version of play- do cartwheels, watch funny movies, enjoy a book, bake a
cake, create a mixed cd/playlist, pick up some flowers {peonies are my true love} take
a walk, stretch- let your mind escape. do whatever works for you and make it a priority.
play! laughter can be the best
stress reliever there is. therefore, when i felt myself being down in august, i planned a trip to see one of my best friends in life. laughter and light-hearted
conversations are a guarantee. below are some photos of our time together last
weekend in greenville, south carolina {i have known her since kindergarten and
adore her.} we enjoyed delicious meals, cute boutiques, lattes at adorable
coffee shops {more on this soon!} we watched chick flicks, ate mexican takeout,
fresh fruit, and laughed about memories from our past {high school and college
were nothing short of FUN and crazy for both of us… SO many awesome memories!!!} so find
your version of play- do cartwheels, watch funny movies, enjoy a book, bake a
cake, create a mixed cd/playlist, pick up some flowers {peonies are my true love} take
a walk, stretch- let your mind escape. do whatever works for you and make it a priority.
3. prayer and meditation: i try to
clear the space around me {by cleaning, de-cluttering, and organizing my home
regularly} and then make time to do some morning/evening devotionals with God. through
prayer, a clean environment, and a {pumpkin} candle burning, i usually leave
with a clearer mind. with Him, i know i will make it through anything.
clear the space around me {by cleaning, de-cluttering, and organizing my home
regularly} and then make time to do some morning/evening devotionals with God. through
prayer, a clean environment, and a {pumpkin} candle burning, i usually leave
with a clearer mind. with Him, i know i will make it through anything.
4.
kindness towards others: kindness
can heal, and gratitude does, too. when you start to feel sorry for yourself,
make a point to do something kind for someone else. by reaching out and thanking someone for the joy they bring into your life, your mind will hopefully become
free from the little issues {or more major} that have been bringing you down. both
of these are so important to me and i try to make it a focus daily to attempt at
least one of them. i usually notice a big difference. giving to your favorite
charity and making a list of your greatest blessings are two other ways that i recommend
conquering a current funk. my favorite quote of all time: “be kind- for everyone you meet is fighting a harder battle.” — plato
kindness towards others: kindness
can heal, and gratitude does, too. when you start to feel sorry for yourself,
make a point to do something kind for someone else. by reaching out and thanking someone for the joy they bring into your life, your mind will hopefully become
free from the little issues {or more major} that have been bringing you down. both
of these are so important to me and i try to make it a focus daily to attempt at
least one of them. i usually notice a big difference. giving to your favorite
charity and making a list of your greatest blessings are two other ways that i recommend
conquering a current funk. my favorite quote of all time: “be kind- for everyone you meet is fighting a harder battle.” — plato
what
about you?
what
works for you … what do you recommend!
works for you … what do you recommend!
…
as promised, here are a few snapshots from my weekend:
this jewelry was just my style
roadtrippin with baby boy and a cinnamon dolce 
don’t even worry- mine was a ‘mocktail’ and it was delicious!! 
how sweet was this little gift
an anthro maganzine, an adorable book from asheville called ‘love who you are’ and a note that read,
“to my sweetest dearest friend who LOVES life. i love that about YOU!” on a particular page that reminded her of me. she is always so thoughtful and it meant the world to me.
anthropologie was full of fall fashions- yay!
we had fun searching the clearance room together 
wishing you happy – funkless days ahead!
Comments (12)
The Girl who Loved to Write
September 2, 2015 at 3:08 pm
This is great advice! Laughter and kindness can go a long way!
nelle monaco
September 3, 2015 at 9:15 pm
yes!! i totally agree 🙂 hope you're feeling well- you looked beautiful in your post today! cheers to 21 weeks
Shann Eva
September 2, 2015 at 7:09 pm
I've been in a funk lately too. I'm not sure if it was just stress or my baby going to kindergarten or a little of both. I've tried to get some more sleep and exercise.
nelle monaco
September 3, 2015 at 9:16 pm
i h ope you get some happiness soon- it's the worst! sleep and exercise are helpers for me 🙂 and hope your baby is loving kindergarten! <3
Why Girls Are Weird
September 3, 2015 at 12:19 am
Oh my gosh your pics are amazing, I want to crawl right into them!
nelle monaco
September 3, 2015 at 9:16 pm
thank you so much!! 🙂 it was a wonderful time in a beautiful southern city
Autumn @ Autumn All Along
September 3, 2015 at 3:28 am
A visit to Anthropologie always makes me happy too! It looks like a fabulous weekend 🙂
Autumn @ Stay gold Autumn
nelle monaco
September 3, 2015 at 9:16 pm
i can just walk around and take it all in and feel so much better! it's one of my very favorite atmospheres
Joanna
September 3, 2015 at 3:47 am
Looks like a fun time, spending time with people who touch our souls is so reviving!
nelle monaco
September 3, 2015 at 9:17 pm
yes! i totally agree- it's the people in life that mean the most. thanks for stopping in!
Domicile 37
September 4, 2015 at 2:10 am
Thank you, I really needed this today!
nelle monaco
February 18, 2016 at 5:03 pm
awe, thank you so much! i am so glad.
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