Table of Contents
1. Know why you fast
Whether religion, tradition, ambition or health: there can be many reasons why people fast. Is it the desire to do something good for your health or simply to avoid excessive consumption? If you make it clear from the beginning why you are fasting, it will be easier to go through the fasting period. Important: Don’t overload yourself with things you want to do without. Even giving up chocolate can be really exhausting if it’s present every day.
2. Discover alternatives
When fasting, it is no longer important to live in strict abstinence. Instead, it makes sense to look for alternatives and develop a routine. Instead of a beer after work, there is a freshly mixed smoothie , instead of chocolate, healthy sweets and instead of social media, we prefer to read a book. Sure, every beginning is difficult and the transition is difficult. But it’s all just getting used to. After the first three to four days, the most difficult thing is over.
3. Together instead of alone
Doing something alone is usually more difficult than in pairs or in a group. Make an appointment with friends or family members to fast together. Motivate each other to get through Lent better.
4. Find balance
Look for a balance during Lent so that you can distract yourself and add variety to everyday life. A balance can be sport, with which you support, for example, giving up sweets or losing weight. It is also possible to treat yourself to a break by taking a bath, enjoying wellness and sauna in a thermal bath or spending a weekend in the country, at the sea or in the mountains. Relaxation and mindfulness can be an integral part of Lent to switch off, unwind, and come to terms with yourself.
5. Don’t give up
Fasting can be exhausting. If you have “sinned” once, that’s no reason to throw in the towel right away. Realize that although you have broken the fast, it is not a reason to break it altogether. Remember why you started fasting. Keep doing it and you’ll be proud of yourself at the end of Lent!
