Things You Can Do When It Feels Like You Can’t Do Anything
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When it feels like the problem you’re facing is way
too big for you to fix on your own, then it probably is. But that doesn’t mean
you can’t do something to help, or just do something to make a positive change
somewhere else. Here are a few things you can always do, even when it feels
like nothing can be done.
1. Dedicate your
resources.
You can’t control the outcome of this situation for yourself, but you
can control the things you do for other people. If you’re feeling helpless,
there’s almost always someone else who’s feeling the same way. If money is an
issue, give them whatever amount you can afford to spend. If you can’t give
money, give them your time with a phone call, letter, memento, or just an
afternoon coffee. One of the best feelings in the world anymore is receiving
real, tangible mail. Sometimes being there for someone else is the best way to
be there for yourself, as cheesy as it sounds.
2. Create a private
space for the thoughts that won’t go away.
Your mind is spinning with thoughts of how this could all turn out.
People will tell you to get your mind off of it and distract yourself, but
oftentimes that feels like trying to run through a downpour without getting a
drop of rain on your skin. It’s impossible. So do the most possible thing you
could do: immerse yourself in thoughts about the situation by articulating them
in some way. Whether it’s making a private blog, putting stuff in a box, or
just writing down lists in a notebook, having one tangible place to keep all of
your thoughts can be the most cathartic experience in a time of crisis. You
might find yourself looking forward to using an outlet, and it will become a
reminder of your strength after you come out on the other side.
3. Do something small
and positive that’s entirely for your own benefit.
Take some of the time you spend thinking about the issue and put it towards
doing one small thing that’s entirely for you. Get a quick manicure. Go for a
run. Read a couple pages of your favorite book. Buy one really good drink. Take
the longest shower. Find something small that makes you feel good and do it.
You’re not betraying anyone by spending a little time on yourself, and you’ll
be better for everyone when you don’t feel like you’re spread too thin.
4. Remind yourself of
your greater purpose.
You are not a reflection of this situation, you’re just a part something
bigger and more difficult. But you’re also a part of something greater and more
positive. Think about your career, projects, family, and aspirations. Dedicate
yourself to your purpose. Even the worst job can be a blessing when shit hits
the fan; it gives you a place to go and a reason to focus on something else
entirely.
5. Ask someone
outside of it all for help.
The radius of a problem that no one can control makes the entire world
feel like it could fit into one tiny room where nothing else exists. Know that
there is always someone outside, or at least on the outskirts, of a this whole
thing. Reach out to someone and tell them that you don’t know what to do
anymore. You’d be surprised how quickly a phone call from an old friend can
pull you out of the riptide. You can always get help from someone, or from an
objective party, whether it’s a counselor, therapist, teacher, or just an
anonymous voice on the other end of the line.
When all else fails, remember that this thing is big, huge, and
terrifying, but it is not impossible. It does not define your life. You can’t
change something that isn’t within your power to change, but you can wake up
tomorrow and do something different, and that is most powerful thing of
all.
Thanks to Thought Catalog for this great inspiring article : )
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