10 Positive Ways to Look After Yourself After a Trauma

When anyone experiences a trauma it affects your mental, emotional, physical health.

You feel your whole life has turned upside down and find it hard to get through each day

You lose your self-confidence, self -esteem and feel unable to cope with everyday life.

You go through many negative emotions and find it hard to see the future.

By being kind to yourself and looking after yourself you will start to feel that you can live life again.

Below are 10 Positive ways to do this:

1. Get some rest and relaxation.

2. Eat well.

3. Get out in Nature.

4. Talk to someone you trust.

5. Seek medical advice if you need it.

6. Find a way to release your negativity.

7. Focus on what you want.

8. Be present, deal with one day at a time.

9. Be grateful for the simple things in life.

10. Try to stay positive and be happy.

With time and support, you will become the person you want to be. Leaving the past behind and taking back control of your life. Letting go of the fear and negative thinking, Having happiness, confidence, peace and positive thinking. Which will have a positive effect on your mental, emotional and physical health. For you are braver than you think and stronger than you seem. Learn to love yourself again and realise how far you have come. Be proud of yourself that you are a survivor and not a victim of circumstances.