Life gets out of hand sometimes. Everyday we fill every moment with work, chores, social activities, hobbies and we don't leave much time for ourselves. But what does it really mean to take time for yourself? Aren't doing your hobbies, or watching tv, or spending time with friends and family taking down time?
Taking time for yourself means relaxing, listening to your body, and taking time to do nothing. Put the phone down, stop the movies and video games, put your book down, plant yourself in a comfy seat and just enjoy the fresh air, appreciate the silence. Give your body time to reset itself. Look after yourself physically. Make time to get out and exercise, even it's for 10 minutes a day. It doesn't need to be anything vigorous, even just a nice walk outside. It gives you a chance to clear your head, breathe fresh air, get your blood flowing and reset your body. This is also the best way to get all those positive chemicals moving in your brain! Next time you go out for a walk, observe how much better you feel after doing it. Your mental health is just as important as your physical health. Without a strong, healthy, balanced mind it is really hard to complete even the simplest of tasks. Be mindful of your surroundings and your actions. Observe the world around you. Take time for yourself to stretch, do some yoga. Meditate. All of these things will give your mind a chance to reset. Breathing exercises can be your best friend when you are stressed and overwhelmed. Be aware of what stresses you out and what your symptoms are. Stress affects everyone differently but is equally as dangerous to each of us. Take time to step away from the stressors. Put your phone away, turn off the TV, take some deep breaths, go for a walk and give yourself time to heal. How does cosplay affect my health? While cosplay is a hobby and can feel relaxing to sit down and work on that costume, it can also be extremely stressful trying to get something done on a deadline, or to a certain degree of perfection. The more intricate, the more complicated it is the more work there is to be done which can feel like a vicious never ending circle. And the closer you get to that convention you want to wear your costume to, the more you feel the pressure to be getting things completed. You may also have too many costumes planned. This can be just as stressful as trying to get one costume done on a deadline. You're not sure what you want to start, what you need to pick up. It can just be a bit too overwhelming. Don't ever let your projects get in the way of your own well being. No costume or convention is ever worth you stressing out over and causing your self mental or physical distress. It's important to be in a positive headspace when working on things, to get you excited about your costume, to feel good about what you are doing and why you are doing it. If you find that life is taking you in a negative direction, it's ok to put things away for a while and take a break. Re-group, find yourself again. There is only ever one you, and you deserve the best.
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