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Hello Cool-Girls ! I’m going to share with you my tips on how to stop bed rotting. I think it’s safe to say that we’ve all been through difficult times: grief, a painful breakup, doubts or just life. During these times we can feel lethargic and struggle to leave that state. We might even feel shame because everyone around us seems dynamic, even if it is not always true. And when we try to confide in a loved one, it can feel even worse because we’re told to “just go for a walk” or called lazy.

1. Embrace your Feelings

Most of the time when we face a bed rotting phase, we’re either going through something difficult or we’re simply exhausted. Usually we tend to burry our feelings, distract ourselves or cope in unhealthy ways thinking that with time they will go away. But I promise you, no matter how far you run away from your feelings, they’ll always come back one day or another.

That’s what I learned when I went through a similar period: you have to face and embrace your feelings : the fear, the sadness, the despair, the anger, the hate. Each of these feelings needs to be acknowledge and processed one by one.

It is not an overnight solution; it can take days, weeks, months or even years. But it will be the only solution to calm your heart until these experiences become just old memories. Negative feelings are a part of the “human experience”; they’re messages from our body that we need to listen in order to feel better

2. Embracing the Bed Rotting Phase

What is bed rotting ?

This describes spending an extended amount of time in bed, beyond just sleeping, during your waking hours. It can involve activities like scrolling through your phone, watching shows or just lying there.

Don’t be ashamed, it is a normal phase that all of us experienced in our life. Our body need rest during challenging times.

Give yourself permission to take it easy, it’s not the moment to be productive or hard on yourself.

Of course, life goes on and our job, exams or children’s needs still need to be taken care. But be kind to yourself during your personal time and focus on your needs, you deserve it. If you need help don’t hesitate to consult a mental health professional !

Remember that this phase is temporary. Some days you’ll have a rush of energy and the next day you’ll be back to your bed. Please be gentle with yourself, feeling better is not a linear journey !

3. 30 Ideas to stop bed rotting ?

Leaving the bed rotting phase is no easy task. During this process we often tend to be harsh on ourselves because we are not productive, missing the old version of ourself. It’s common to experience a burst of energy and try to make up for lost time but i can assure you it is not going to work because this isn’t sustainable.

Don’t get discouraged by the mountain ahead. You need to rebuild your confidence to get back on your feet, one step at a time.

To help you climb that mountain, I’ve listed “29 ideas to stop bed rotting” with 29 small, achievable steps I find useful. It’s a mix of self-care and self-empowerment missions designed to help you get back on your feet.

Reminder: Please consider this guide as a tool and not another way to pressure yourself to be productive. Do it on your own timeline. The idea is to feel a bit better everyday to rebound.

I Hope You Feel Better Soon!