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Destressing When Life Won't


     Hi friends! It's been a while since my last post and I've missed writing to you all so much. Today we're going to touch up on mental health during stressful times because that's what I've been dealing with recently and I think it's important. 

    Although it may not sound like a lot, I am graduating high school, transitioning jobs, beginning therapy, moving further into a relationship, and finishing college classes as well. I've been a little busy, and I get stressed really easily when things start to pile up. My hands shake constantly, I forget to eat, I let go of my finances and splurge on things I don't need, and I completely stop taking care of myself. On top of that, the lazy days that are supposed to be relaxing stress me out more because I'm not getting anything done or making progress and I just want to curl up under the covers and cry. 

    I know this really makes me sound like the person to be taking advice from, but I have advice to give because of experience. Therefore, where going to take a story time adventure through my tips and tricks of destressing even when life won't.

1. Maintain a Schedule

    Yea, I really do want to stay up on my phone until 4 A.M and then sleep until 11 and mope around all day. I know that would keep me feeling like shit though, which is not the goal. I write down a really loose schedule, and then try to stick to it. It doesn't have to be perfect or minute to minute, but having a little bit of guidance is good. Maintaining a good regular schedule that's similar to your normal lifestyle also allows for less confusion and stress on your mind and body.

2. Phone Detox

    I'm not going to tell you to delete all of your social media and go off the grid for six weeks, but maybe put your devices on the other side of the room for an hour or so. Try not checking Instagram for thirty minutes or so. Take some time away from all of the hustle bustle distractions that a phone offers. Play some music and read or turn off your notifications and do a facemask. Allow your mind some time away to actually slow down, think, process, and remove some of the brain traffic. 

3. Go Outside

    Uber important!! I'm not joking. Go absorb some vitamin D. I have a crazy habit of laying in my driveway for thirty minutes to a few hours and even falling asleep, but the awkward tan lines and dirty bum are worth it because I always get up feeling grounded, safe, and centered once again. If laying in the driveway like a weirdo isn't your style, I totally recommend going for a walk, maybe a little gardening, or a quick swim. 

4. Moveeeeee

    Get up and stretch! Go for a walk or take a lap around the house, but make sure to move your body. It'll bring your energy level up, add some dopamine to your brain, and if you do a few small exercises every now and then you will really benefit from it. Try doing lunges through a commercial or a few squats while you microwave lunch. Get down and dirty for a plank. Just move!

5. Drink Some Water

    As small as it seems, if you drink enough water you can flush some of the toxins out of your body which can make you feel an unbelievable amount better. This is one of my biggest recommendations because small things really do make a big difference. Just try swapping all sugary drinks or sodas with water for an entire week and tell me how you feel. 


    I really hope some of these help you get out of your funk like they did me, but honestly my biggest help and piece of advise is probably the worse. Fake it till ya make it. Smile even though you don't want to. It tricks your mind into releasing dopamine or something like that. Say that you're having a fantastic day until you actually feel like you're having a pretty good day. Stand in the mirror and tell yourself that today is going to be great. 

    I love you and I hope that everything is back to a good place with you soon!


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