We have all been there, we’ve scrolled through social media, browsed through our phones for hours upon end, we’ve lost ourselves in a hobby, or binge watched shows and movies. Truth is, all of these things are fun and can be done for pure joy, but also these are ways of distracting ourselves from reality.
We are all human beings trying to live and navigate our way through life the best that we know how. Our journey isn’t an easy one as we make our way through life’s unexpected paths and roadblocks, trying to keep up with the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Now more than ever, we are living in very tough times which doesn’t help our already complicated lives.
For anyone who has studied Psychology, you may have learned that there are different coping mechanisms that individuals use for processing a stressful emotion or life event. Distraction is a type of coping mechanism, it allows you to step back from life, to zone out and “forget” reality for a bit. It’s fun to get lost in a show, or book about someone else’s life. Distraction is a great way to minimize anxiety and to take a break from life in order to come back more refreshed. On the flip side, if we spend too much time distracting ourselves from reality, this is a negative thing as we are not facing our issues in order to move forward, so a good balance is key.
The next time that you are feeling a strong emotion, or going through a tough spot in life, try a little distraction to distance yourself from what you are feeling and dealing with and see where that takes you.
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Distractions away from emotions and stresses is good advice. Thank you.
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Awww you are so welcome, thank you for reading and for your constant support! I hope all is okay
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Good thing to mention.
Oh man, even on days I’ve been productive from 1/2 way through my morning coffee, until the time I collapse, there seems not enough hours in the day. How people like Franklin, Edison, and others accomplished what they did is mind boggling sometimes. It’s often difficult to not beat up on ourselves for zoning out when there is much to do for ourselves, family, and animal friends. Maybe moderation is the key to functionality.
Good to see of you again, btw, and thanks for visiting Murph and me.
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You are so kind! Thank you so very much. I am happy to be back blogging again, it truly is a passion of mine. You and Murph always put a smile on my face!!
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Beautiful article yes I think sometimes distraction away from emotion is necessary. Well shared thanks 😊👍
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That means so much to me, thank you!!! I appreciate you taking the time to read and to comment 😊
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It’s pleasure of mine stay blessed 🤗🥰
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You too 🙏😘💜
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