Number one, acknowledge and accept your emotions.
In order to stop feeling
this lingering unexplained emptiness,
you must acknowledge it and accept it.
You may not be able to control every situation,
but you can control your attitude
and the way you handle the situation.
Are you feeling lonely?
Do you feel disconnected and oddly numb?
Allow yourself to feel that way if you do,
even if it's dulled or hard to reach.
It's completely okay to take the time you need to deal
with heavy emotions.
Maybe you buried your bad feeling emotions
or tried to ignore them.
But the first step of healing is to sit down
and process all those feelings.
Whether they're good or bad,
all your feelings are valid and important.
Number two, let go of the shame and blame.
In the process of reflecting and trying to better understand
this lingering feeling of emptiness,
you may feel a sense of shame.
While struggling with feeling empty,
you're also likely to feel
a great sense of self-criticism and guilt.
Psychotherapist and author, Imo Lo,
states in her article for "Psychology Today" that,
"It's important to remember that your numbness grew out
of a place of pain and tenderness,
and was nothing but a desperate attempt to survive.
Shaming or punishing for becoming numb in the first place
will only reinforce the destructive pattern."
Although it can be challenging at first,
you will need to eliminate any self-blame
so that you can move forward successfully.
Number three, identify the root cause
of your feelings of emptiness.
Now that you've acknowledged the emptiness
that you've been feeling,
it's time to get down to the root cause of your feelings.
What exactly is it that's bothering you?
Maybe you feel fatigued and burnt out
and are in need of a break?
Maybe you feel lonely because you feel isolated
from your friends and family?
Or perhaps you feel numb
from going through a recent hardship in life.
Whatever the reason may be for numbness,
identifying these feelings, and more importantly,
where they're coming from, will help you move forward
as you understand the true source of your emptiness.
Number four, notice and appreciate what you have.
When you feel empty, numb, or hopeless inside,
it can be really easy to overlook the positives in life.
Take a moment to pause, reflect, and count your blessings.
What are some things you're grateful for?
What makes you want to get out of bed every day?
What's keeping you going through these tough times?
Maybe you're thankful for having a supportive family
or a roof over your head.
Maybe you're thankful for your pet
for always sticking around,
or maybe it's the fact that your body
is keeping you alive and running.
No matter how trivial or insignificant it may seem,
take note of it, physically write it down or type it up.
Visually seeing a list of all the things you're thankful for
can really help you gain a more positive perspective
and strengthen your mind to fight this dreadful feeling.
Number five, create and follow a healthy routine.
Refocusing yourself can make a great difference
in allowing you to give yourself the opportunity
to get back on the right track.
Create a realistic balanced routine
that can be achievable on a daily basis.
A few important factors you should include in this routine
should be some sort of physical activity, plenty of rest,
ample hydration, and a nutritious diet.
And don't forget to make time for some fun too.
You can organize this with the help of a planner,
a to-do list, or even reminders on your phone.
The little things can add up to make a big difference
and being able to check off everything you've accomplished
over the course of the day can really give you
a sense of achievement.
Number six, practice mindfulness.
To be mindful, pay close attention
and make a careful observation of your thoughts.
The Seleni Institute highlights
how mindfulness is exceptionally beneficial, stating that,
"Mindfulness calls us to notice when our thoughts
have drifted to the past or wandered into the future,
and when we're regretting, fantasizing, or worrying,
rather than engaging with what's right in front of us."
Mindfulness can allow you to obtain better clarity,
comfort, and tranquility in your thinking.
Learning, practicing, and implementing the concept
of mindfulness in your day-to-day life
will truly be an extraordinary superpower
that can help you ride the unpredictable waves of life.
Number seven, try to learn something new.
Depersonalization, along with multiple
other mental health issues gets worse
when the brain is being under-stimulated and inactive.
Various neurological studies have shown
that learning new skills can significantly improve
your brain's competence and proficiency.
It can allow you to revitalize your mind
while giving you the opportunity to find a productive way
to channel your built-up energy.
You could try learning a new language,
playing an instrument, cooking up delicious meals
with new recipes, taking up yoga, hand-lettering,
or pretty much any other productive activity.
The sky's the limit.
Give yourself a chance to break out of your shell.
And number eight, reach out for external help.
When self-help isn't quite working out the way you'd hoped,
it's always great to reach out
to someone to aid you through your recovery.
Internal battles sometimes need some external help,
and that's perfectly okay.
Reach out to a trusted family member,
friend, or a mental health professional.
Having someone to talk to can really help get perspective
for your problems.
It can be challenging to open up to someone else
while you're feeling so emotionally numb,
but making meaningful connections
and asking for help can give you a strong foundation
for a true inner transformation.
Lastly, here's a friendly reminder
that your journey to self-healing
and revitalization will not happen overnight.
Persistence and continuity is the key to recovery.
Remember that every well-intentioned step
that you take to get yourself out of this emptiness
is a step in the right direction.
It could take multiple trials
to find out what works for you,
but the effort will always be worth it.
At the end of the day,
it's all about progress, not perfection.
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