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In a Funk? Five Ways to Redirect Your Energy!

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Real Estate Agent with John L Scott Market Center 700512026

Whether business is slow, you are getting over a cold, or you're just in a post-holiday slump, there are some simple ways to realign yourself with the good in the universe!

 

1) Music!! The type of music you listen to can immediately put you in a better mood. Whether it's hard rock, reggae, gospel or classical music, put some of your favorite music on, turn it UP and watch what it does to snap you out of it.

Paul McCartney Concert Portland OR photo by Gayle Rich-Boxman

2)Go to a party! Or have one! Getting sick around the holidays was no fun, but some great friends had invited my husband and I to see their holiday decor and talk about their first trip to NYC and I was bound and determined to enjoy seeing them! I took a couple of hours to lie down, then showered and got a bit dressed up, because it made me feel better and socializing with them boosted my spirits and my immune system! (And I warned them that I wouldn't be hugging or kissing them). Socializing can really shift your focus away from yourself and instead shift it outward towards friends and sharing good times. 

Greasy Spoon Road photo by Gayle Rich-Boxman

3) Take a HIKE! Mother Nature is the Great Healer. And it doesn't usually cost anything but time (and maybe a little gas if you have to drive to your favorite spot). Fresh air can clear the senses immediately. Pay attention to the small things, too, staying present with your surroundings. Maybe you hear a birdcall that sounds unusual. Or that small bit of green flourishing in a brown decaying or gray winter season. Also, the physical activity of walking in nature gets the endorphins rockin' and rollin'. Lift your head as you walk, because not only does it help with your breathing, but it also gives you a feeling of confidence. And don't forget your four-legged folks who would LOVE a walk in nature with you. 

Greasy Spoon Hike-photo by Gayle Rich-Boxman

Instagram from thequeenofeverything:

Trainer: What are your goals?

Me: To pet all the dogs

Trainer: No, fitness goals

Me: To be able to run fast enough to pet all the dogs

 

 

4) Send someone a note just because.....recently, one of my closest friends was having a hard time with some relationship issues, so I  sent her a "just cuz" notecard and wrote from my heart about what her friendship means to me. She called me and said it was exactly what she needed and it turned her around. So easy to do! And how many of us take the time to send personal notes anymore? Don't you feel that someone cares a bit extra when they've taken the time to send you a personal (snail mailed) thank you note?

 

5) Watch a funny movie or television show. Humor is another great healer! I recall a recent story about a woman who was diagnosed with breast cancer, didn't give in to it and instead, healed herself COMPLETELY and one of her methods of "self-medicating" was to watch only humorous programs. Love that! Humor combats fear. Humor comforts. Charlie Chaplin: "To truly laugh, you must be able to take your pain and play with it". Laughing is a great form of exercise. When was the last time you laughed so hard that your stomach hurt?? If you can't remember, you're probably overdue for some good humor therapy! A study at Loma Linda University in 2006 showed that there were two hormones that were increased by humor, beta-endorphins (that alleviate depression) and human growth hormone which helps your immune system.

Fishhawk Lake Cabin Crawl fun! Photo by Gayle Rich-BoxmanGo redirect that energy! And you'll draw some good to you as a reward! 

Comments (75)

Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

Congrats on the star, sounds like many of us need a pick-me-up. Sadly, we had the flu hit our house right before Christmas. We went on a New Year's Eve trip regardless, thanks to the kindness of our good pals. ;)  Crossing fingers and toes they don't get it....at any rate, came home and fell into bed. Just now, feeling strong enough to enter the world of the moving. I actually took down decorations, cleaned and cleaned and cleaned.  The order makes me feel so much more aligned. That's one of  my de-funk strategies - organize the hell out of something. Hahaha.  

Jan 06, 2018 02:51 PM
Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Real Estate
John L Scott Market Center - Birkenfeld, OR
"Your Local Expert!" 503-739-3843

Debb Janes EcoBroker and Bernie Stea JD same thing happened to me and still can't shake it. You are ahead of me on the de-cluttering post-Christmas. I totally understand!

Jan 06, 2018 05:40 PM
John Pusa
Glendale, CA

Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Real Estate great tips to redirect energy.

Jan 06, 2018 05:54 PM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

These are wonderful ways to get out of a funk; I agree with them all!!!

Jan 07, 2018 03:00 AM
Deborah Ann Spence
Fierce Realty Corp - Philadelphia, PA
Awesome Realtor serving Philadelphia and suburbs!

Great Advice

Jan 07, 2018 04:45 AM
Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Real Estate
John L Scott Market Center - Birkenfeld, OR
"Your Local Expert!" 503-739-3843

Joe Pryor you crack me up on a regular basis! Love that. 

Debe Maxwell, CRS I can just SEE you bein' all silly and goofy and kicking up your heels, singing at the top of your lungs and the pets just goin' with it--we can learn from them about being present, can't we? And no judgement!!!

Thank you, John Pusa for stopping by and agreeing.

Kat Palmiotti I'll bet you've done some of these, huh? Seems like you would with that engaging smile, both you and Deborah Spence--you two could light up a room I'll bet! 

 

 

Jan 07, 2018 10:58 AM
Deborah Ann Spence

Awesome!

Jan 07, 2018 11:02 AM
Elva Branson-Lee
Solid Source Realty GA - Atlanta, GA
CDPE - Atlanta Real Estate & Short Sale Agent

A "Warm Weather" button would lift my spirits tremendously right now, Gayle.

Jan 07, 2018 11:04 AM
Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Real Estate
John L Scott Market Center - Birkenfeld, OR
"Your Local Expert!" 503-739-3843

Hah! Let's figure out how to make that happen for you, Elva Branson-LeeMoms sunset at The Thousand Islands

A warm boatride is on its way to you--push here! 

Jan 07, 2018 11:56 AM
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

I find that each morning is different for me. I do take walks and listen to music to find my peace and positive attitude each morning Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Real Estate 

Jan 08, 2018 08:33 AM
Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Real Estate

Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®,CRS, we are aligned in this respect. I can't live without being in the outdoors daily to clear my head and get grounded. 

Jan 08, 2018 07:02 PM
Terry Kraemer
Exceed Realty - Houston, TX
Houston Realtor

I needed this article this year.  Music does it for me.  As a musician myself I make time to record a few songs and I am feeling better and ready to go..thanks...

Jan 08, 2018 06:48 PM
Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Real Estate
John L Scott Market Center - Birkenfeld, OR
"Your Local Expert!" 503-739-3843

Terry Kraemer oh that does my heart good to know that you needed it and it helped you! I WISH that I were a musician! I can sing, but playing an instrument has been just out of my reach of capabilities other than the very basics. You are so lucky to have this attribute! 

Jan 08, 2018 07:01 PM
Beth Atalay
Cam Realty and Property Management - Clermont, FL
Cam Realty of Clermont FL

Good morning Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Real Estate, life happens and from time to time, we need to re-focus our energy to get out that "funk". I'm with Debb Janes EcoBroker and Bernie Stea JD,  cleaning and organizing does the trick for me. 

Jan 09, 2018 07:48 AM
Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Real Estate

Well, Debb Janes EcoBroker and Bernie Stea JD and Beth Atalay my post-holiday chi isn't opened quite yet(still need to tackle the dismantling of Xmas decor), but my barn stalls are clean! Does that count??

Jan 09, 2018 09:11 AM
Debb Janes

It's cathartic, Beth. Opens up the chi. 

Jan 09, 2018 07:49 AM
Francine Viola
Coldwell Banker Evergreen Olympic Realty, Olympia WA - Olympia, WA
REALTOR®, In Tune with your Real Estate Needs

I agree with all points - especially reaching out to someone and letting them know you are thinking of them - that does the trick for me!

Jan 09, 2018 02:00 PM
Anonymous
Jovita Kafotn

A much-needed post, the beginning of the year means putting a lot of pressure on us to do better than last year that we forget to enjoy what is so near...Thanks

Jan 10, 2018 08:45 AM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Thanks Gayle, These are some great tips to de-funk.  Some times it takes just a little, some days I may need them all.

Jan 10, 2018 08:52 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thank you very much for your suggestions. A long walk is good medicine for me.

Jan 13, 2018 10:19 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Gayle, great advice, and many get into a funk after Christmas.  So much to do, so many to see, then quiet in January can do it.   Going for a walk does put you into a different mood.  

Jan 15, 2018 07:12 AM
Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ
Value Added Service, 602-620-2699 - Scottsdale, AZ
HomeSmart Elite Group, REALTOR®, EcoBroker, GREEN

These are some great, uplifting ideas.  Although I didn't get sick this year, knock on wood, the holidays can have their own set of challenges.  Good for you for offering these great ideas!   Cheers!

Jan 16, 2018 08:35 PM
Mike Baltierra
Rise Realty - Eastvale, CA
Full Service at Your Service Realtor-Eastvale CA

When I'm sick or in a funk I love to binge watch tv. 

Jan 08, 2019 04:59 PM
Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Real Estate
John L Scott Market Center - Birkenfeld, OR
"Your Local Expert!" 503-739-3843

Mike Baltierra I don't know how you found this, but gosh it helped ME to read this! I sent it to a friend with the comment, As Cher said in Moonstruck, "Snap out of it!!" 

Jan 08, 2019 06:22 PM