Now I think that complacency is a big thing for people of all types, but especially the mentally ill. Getting complacent sitting like a brick as the day winds closer and closer to its end, only to repeat the process for days and days is no good.
Now here's a question, what have you done for you lately? No matter what our condition we are entitled to give ourselves pleasure. We need it.
Go for a walk
Discover some new music
Drink a new type of soda or other beverage
Cook something you've never tried before
Drive the car around and look at the scenery
Write in your journal
Take a long hot shower
Make plans with a friend, or if you don't have friends go to the supermarket and try and converse with strangers. Who knows... it might be good practice for you
Smell the fruit at supermarket. Oranges are my favorite.
Go for a bike ride
Pick up a musical instrument and just make sounds (who cares if you can't play, make some noise)
Go shopping
Research something your interested in (knowledge can be so refreshing)
Stretch
Meditate
etc... you get the idea
I think a little pleasure in our lives can go a long way. We forget in our torment that there's good feelings to be had. It's never more important than when you are at your worst to find pleasure even if it's in the most little minuet way. It can be the difference. So plan a little pleasure in your day. It may be just what you need.
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