It seems most activities we are involved in these days tend to destabilize one's mental state of mind, from earning a daily living through our jobs or businesses, the stress that follows, to emotional stress from neighbors, friends, and even family, so it is paramount of us to be conscious of this fact and aim towards maintaining a balance, so we don't go overboard and become victims of mental instability.
I believe the top of the list for me happens to be my business, as a fashion designer still in the stage of growing my business to a more standard stage, the workload at this stage can be overwhelming, as I tend to handle most of my business activities all by myself, the help I get at this stage isn't enough to relieve me of that physical stress, because at this critical stage of building my brand, it is necessary for me to put in best effort to make a good name for myself, and I can't help but be a perfectionist at this stage, from consultation, to fabric and other sewing materials sourcing , down to the production/designing stage, I play a big part in all of this, but the downside to all of this, is that if I don't take the much-needed rest from tome to time, not only will I break down physically but mentally as well, as I tend to get easily irritated at any slight provocation when this happens, yea, i've been a victim several times in the past, the last straw was when I shouted at my dad one time after an all night job, was when I realized and decided to intentionally put effort into taking care of my mental state. We need money, yes, but our health is a greater wealth, because if it fails, then there won't be any strength for money making.
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The last time I intentionally took a break from work to rest and maintain my sanity was about three weeks ago, I took a week break, at first I thought I wouldn't make it through because there were loads of orders from clients already, but luckily for me the more pressing ones could be handled by my apprentice and the advance ones were slated for December, so all I did that week was more of focusing on spending quality time with my family, my job sort of keeps me away most times, thankfully, I have a understanding husband, but that doesn't mean I should take advantage of his understanding and used that opportunity to get involved and be there for my family.
Another activity that gives me peace is listening to music that resonates and sends positive vibes around me, which leads to the next thing I do when I am moved by these songs, meditation, I am a Christian by religion, and one activity I can't do without is meditation through prayers and reading the Bible, my faith also tops the list of what keeps me at peace and mentality stable, whether i'm working or not.
It is important we find out what works for us and cling to that for mental stability in this unbalanced world.
*All images used are mine.
