Keeping your spirits up

Billiegoat
Billiegoat Online Community Member Posts: 30 Contributor
in Mental health and wellbeing

Hi

I'd love to hear how other people keep their spirits up, especially on a drab day.

I struggle with this every day but much worse in autumn and winter and especially since my mobility has been severely restricted the last couple of years.

I went on a course yesterday and at lunchtime everyone walked off to the canteen leaving me dragging 20 minutes behind on my crutches. I just don't feel like I'm part of the world anymore. I certainly have developed a new perspective on disability which I didn't have before.

I like looking at the posts here. I've felt less isolated since joining so thank you.

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  • michael57
    michael57 Online Community Member Posts: 2,191 Championing

    autumn and winter is the time for the countryside to rest being an old retired farmer i took and loved every season as they came take life at your own pace and enjoy it where we are now some of them will be in time

  • Morgan_Alumni
    Morgan_Alumni Posts: 782 Scope Online Community Coordinator

    I'm really sorry they left you out, @Billiegoat. Sadly, I think many people forget to check in with others or assume that if someone wants company or to join in, they’ll ask.

    I find that being outside helps me stay grounded and lifts my spirits. Just taking a moment to sit outside, appreciate what I do have, and feel connected to the world and nature.

    Did you at least find the course interesting?

  • Billiegoat
    Billiegoat Online Community Member Posts: 30 Contributor

    Thanks for your comments

    I will try to look for the positives around me. Sadly it's easier to focus on what you've lost.

    I didn't mind that I was left behind it was more of an observation.

    I went on a course on keeping well at work. I've been fortunate to have a supportive employer who has made adjustments to allow me to continue working. For that I am thankful 🙏

  • Morgan_Alumni
    Morgan_Alumni Posts: 782 Scope Online Community Coordinator

    It sounds like a really useful course @Billiegoat, and I'm pleased to hear you have a supportive employer, it can make all the difference!

  • luvpink
    luvpink Online Community Member Posts: 3,532 Championing

    @Billiegoat

    Hi and a very warm welcome to the community.

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