Feeling Low Without a Reason? It's Because of "Fog."

I woke up and felt that something was off. I couldn't put your finger on it, but something's not right. My focus was scattered. I fumbled on my tasks.

I couldn’t explain why I was feeling low.

I am sure you can relate.

That’s why I want to talk about it and share what helped me.

First, it has a name!

I call it "the fog."

It's a feeling of malaise that seems to come out of nowhere. It's not a specific problem that you can put your finger on; it's just a general sense of unease.

The fog can be incredibly frustrating because it's not easy to diagnose or treat. It's not a physical ailment, so you can't just take an aspirin and make it go away.

And it's not a specific emotional issue, so you can't just talk to a friend and work through it.

It's just... there. And it can be incredibly frustrating because it can be hard to shake.

But here's the thing: you're not alone.

First, it's important to understand that fog is temporary if you do something about it. If you ignore it and go on with your normal routine, it can build up and cause more trouble.

We all have ups and downs, and sometimes we just need to ride out a down period. It's not something to be ashamed of or to beat yourself up over.

It can be helpful to remind yourself that this, too, shall pass. Just because you're feeling low today doesn't mean you'll feel that way forever.

But if you find yourself stuck in the fog for an extended period of time, it might be helpful to take a closer look at what's going on.

A lot of times, the fog is caused by a build-up of small, unresolved issues. It's like a pot of water on a slow boil.

Each issue by itself might not be a big deal, but when you add them all up, it can create a sense of overwhelming pressure.

For me, the fog often comes when I'm feeling overwhelmed by work. I'll have a lot of projects going on at once, and I'll start to feel like I'm not making enough progress on any of them. I'll start to feel like I'm not good enough like I'm not cut out for this.

When I take a step back and look at things more objectively, I can usually see that I am making progress.

It's just that the progress is slower than I'd like.

So one thing that can help is to take a step back and look at the big picture:

• What are you really trying to accomplish?

• What are your long-term goals?

• Are you making progress toward them?

It can also be helpful to focus on the things that you can control.

You can't control how quickly a project gets done, but you can control how much effort you put into it. You can't control whether or not a client will be happy, but you can control how you respond to their feedback.

Another thing that can help is to focus on the present moment.

The fog can be caused by worrying about the future or dwelling on the past. If you find yourself stuck in this pattern, try to focus on the present moment. What can you do right now to make things better?

For me, one thing that helps is to go for a walk. I'll put on my headphones and listen to Om Chanting at 528 Hz, and I'll just focus on the sensation of my feet hitting the pavement.

It helps to clear my head and get some perspective.

Meditation and mindfulness techniques are other ways that help me disperse the fog. Initially, I used an Insight Timer app on my iPhone for quick 5-minute meditation commentary, but now I am equipped to calm my restlessness on my own.

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Have you experienced fog in your life? If yes, what helps you overcome them?

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Lots of love and respect,

Darshak Rana