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Getting back on your feet, after you’ve been suffering with stress or mental illness, can seem like an insurmountable mountain you could never, ever climb. After all, you’re really down deep in something, and it’s likely the future seems really muggy, and being able to push that out of the way and focus on what matters (yourself) takes a lot of energy and effort.

However, simply standing up and deciding to make some small changes could make a real difference here. You don’t have to suddenly commit to an extensive gym program, or get yourself another qualification, or even search for a new job, but you will need to know what’s going to happen next, and have a goal to work towards.

Educate Yourself

First thing to do, to make sure you’re in the right place to get back on your feet, as well as knowing where to go next, is to educate yourself. No matter where you’ve been before now, it’s all about where you’re going to go next, and that means you’ve got to explore your options.

So why not take the time now to do some research? Maybe you need to look into Drug Rehabmultiple Program Types, or maybe you just need to look into self care tips and how to look after yourself better on a daily basis. The key thing is you want to make a change, and it’s only up from here, so set up a clear plan of where you’re going to make it easier on yourself.

Set Some Realistic Expectations

When it comes to taking steps to get back on your feet, and feeling better about yourself, having realistic expectations is key to ensuring you’re not disappointed, or beating yourself up and making yourself worse. Which means that the next thing to do is to set yourself some realistic expectations. You’re going to need to know there will be set backs, and some days will be slower than others, so keep this in mind.

Take it One Day at a Time

And finally, you’re going to need to take it one day at a time. Sure, you’ve got some long term goals, but you’ve got plenty of time between now and then, and every single day matters. So take it one day at a time, to make most of the days inbetween, and ensure progress is made in those normal days.

You want to be satisfied with how the weeks pass, and how you feel better and better with each one. So why not keep a simple diary of how you’re feeling, day by day, to give yourself a record to follow? Looking back on this will help you to feel good about where you’ve come from, and will remind you that the year gone by hasn’t been as bad as you thought.

Getting back on your feet, when you really need to, is very much a process. A bit of progress, day by day, can work wonders.