Moving On // Narcis Pep Talk

The past few days have been quite rough on me, and even though I only have myself to blame, it didn't make it any easier. I called my best mate to join me for some tea at our local pub, and after I told him what was happening, he looked at me and said: "Just hold your head up high and move on". And damn, he was spot on. We have to realise that no matter how hard things get, life will always go on, or in the spirit of Moulin Rouge — The show must go on. But I think we all agree that some things are just easier said than done, and it takes a lot of effort and a strong spirit to move on sometimes. I will admit that right now I'm only trying to move on, but I also think that trying is the first and most crucial step, as long as you keep moving, things will get better and easier. 

One thing that makes it all easier is keeping yourself busy. Whether that means reading as many books as you possibly can, binge watching your favourite TV programme, or just being constantly surrounded by your closest friends and family. For me it's all of the above, add too many constant baths, at home facials and writing down blog ideas and I'm good to go. The worst part, if you ask me, about those rough times is that you keep playing and replaying them in your head. You think what would happen if only you did things differently, and you start making alternative scenarios in your head that just make things worse. When you get yourself busy, it's easier to let those thoughts go as your mind is too preoccupied with the task at hand. Keep yourself busy, hold your head up and start doing things that make you happy, and let go of the thoughts that make you sad. 

I think it's really easy to let your thoughts wander into those darkest corners of your mind. And while sometimes it's good to go through those bad memories, as they can also help prevent us from making the same mistakes twice, it doesn't help when you get completely eaten up by them. Think them through but after you are done, just let them go and move on. They always say that time heals all wounds, and while I do somewhat agree with that, I also believe that time alone won't do anything, as you have to put in some effort as well. Go back into your old hobbies, start writing or drawing, learn things that you always wanted to but never found the right time, call that friend that you haven't seen in ages and go out for some drinks. 

If I'm being honest I can already feel my life moving on, I can't explain it but it somehow feels like everything is falling in its own place. I'm surrounded by amazing friends, I started reading again and I'm studying for my upcoming exams weeks before. Things sometimes really do happen for a reason, you just have to stand up for yourself and kick yourself in the ass a few times before you move on. 

What is your go-to recipe for moving on from a rough period?