The letdown after the excitement...
We now have the Paralympics coming up to get behind and cheer a fresh batch of Olympians on but for many last night's closing ceremony for the Olympics has the same effect as any "ending" has... the big letdown after the buzz. (the closing ceremony finally got going about halfway through - it was like two different shows - the second half brilliant, energetic, colourful and celebrating GB)
I hear from many people who have done something exciting only to find their mood crashes. It's true of practically anyone's life - and particularly true when you complete an intense piece of work. And this is the case for many people in the in the world of entertainment, media, and sports where there are intense bursts of activity. They talk about the buzz they get when they're performing... that's then followed by the major letdown in mood after a performance.
It happens to everybody - but a big step is understanding why you feel so blue when you've been feeling on top of the world.
TODAY’S TIP: if you've had a mood crash after doing something big - or exciting or completely different from what you normally do - simply understand this is your natural brain response.
It's been over stimulated with all sorts of brain chemicals during the excitement and suddenly it notices the lack of those when that excitement goes.
Self-care is important every day - but definitely increase it when you have a mood crash so make sure you keep connected to those you love or care about, eat well and sleep well.
Happy Monday, Pamx