well Rose I do feel like I have learned the hard way. There was a time when I basically was totally isolated but at least I did creative things. I started doing little things like practicing exercises and going for walks. I started volunteering and that helped me go beyond just seeing my own situation. I saw others were suffering too and their suffering collectively was more than mine. It put things in perspective.
I guess my routine keeps me going all week but I do find things slower on weekends.
I am finding mindfulness is helping create a motivation and intention for my day. Maybe it is just to clean my room. The free app with no purchases required is Healthy Minds on Google Play or Apple store. It is by the University of Wisconsin and it is frequented by brain scientists who explain in simple language how I can start reprogramming my brain.
I had some trauma in childhood and was not encouraged to be creative. It has been an uphill climb to learn to express myself in appropriate ways, but I am starting to come out of my shell so to speak.
@Rose76 nice to hear your story. When I hear other people's stories I feel like we are all in this together.
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