Six Ways to Have a Chill Day and Relax Your Mind and Body

March 22, 2021March 22, 2021 Rachel13 Comments

Sometimes it feels like you’re constantly on the go. Whether you’re busy with work, school, socializing, whatever, it can take a lot of you.

Then there are other times when it feels like the anxiety will never end. Even though nothing major is happening you still have anxiety for some strange reason and it won’t go away.

Or maybe you’ve been feeling utterly exhausted and can’t see to get through your day without itching for a nap.

When this happens, I find it to be super helpful to have a chill day.

30 Positive Affirmations to Start Your Day

March 8, 2021March 17, 2021 Rachel2 Comments

Sometimes it’s hard to be nice to yourself. Sometimes, it hard to believe in yourself. It can be difficult to get through each day.

Each day brings new stresses but it also brings new opportunities as well. One way to feel better and to keep moving forward is to believe in yourself and be kind to yourself.

So, here’s a list of positive affirmations if you’re ever feeling stuck.

You can do this.

How I Use the Grounding Technique for Panic Attacks

March 1, 2021March 17, 2021 Rachel7 Comments

Everyone experiences different levels of anxiety. It makes each of us feel a different way. One method of dealing with it may work for one person, but it may not work well with another.

With that said, I’m going to explain what I do to get myself through a panic attack. If you haven’t heard of this method, feel free to try it next time an attack hits you. I hope it helps.

Journal Prompts for a Bad Day

February 15, 2021March 18, 2021 RachelLeave a comment

Journaling is something that helps me whenever I have a rough day.

It allows me to get out my feelings and frustrations onto the paper. I can rant and ramble to my heart’s content and if I can’t find the words, I can draw or scribble.

Normally, I write about my day or talk it out with myself about why I feel the way I do, but there are plenty of journal prompts to help you get over a rough patch.

For example, there are prompts that help you focus on something else or shift your thinking around.

I’ve compiled a list of prompts that may help.

How to Create an Inspirational Music Playlist to Boost Your Mood

February 8, 2021March 18, 2021 Rachel12 Comments

One thing that helps me out when I’m having a rough day or just need to lighten up a little bit, is music.

Everyone loves music (at least, I believe everyone does). It doesn’t matter what you’re feeling – music has a way of switching your mood, depending on what you’re listening to.

Music can make you happy, make you cry, it can make you dance and sing.

So, I have a special inspirational playlist on Spotify that I created. I listen to it whenever I need a pick-me-up.

Create a Positive Workspace

February 1, 2021March 18, 2021 Rachel5 Comments

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I had already been working from home for a couple of years before the pandemic hit (almost) a year ago. It’s stressful and can take a toll on your mental health, even without the rest of the world being thrown into a tizzy. If you’ve ever heard “advice for working from home” you’ll notice that they all tend to say the same thing:

Put on pants – it’ll help you get in that “work” mindset
Sit in a chair at a desk – no couches or beds

Do I always follow those pieces of advice? No, I don’t.

Adding “Me Time” Once Per Week

January 11, 2021March 18, 2021 Rachel7 Comments

As part of my mental health resolutions, I wanted to set aside some time each week to spend alone. I feel like I’m constantly working and even though I enjoy what I do, I still need some time to step back, relax, and unplug for a bit.

So, here’s what I’m planning on doing.