fucking-relax

[fucking-relax]

comfort check

lounging in an ouch position?

haven't taken a deep breath lately?

hungry? thirsty?

need to use the toilet?

too much sensory input?

this is your reminder to get comfortable! go do what you need to do!

[fucking-relax]

time to fucking relax that neck

start with sitting upright and shoulders pulled back

gently let head fall backwards, holding it there

slowly move your head along your shoulders; hold where you feel a stretch

keep your head as the main weight and drop it over towards the front of your body

slowly move your head along your chest; hold where you feel a stretch

go back and forth a few times all around, perhaps using your hand to gently pull your head further (if you do this, i find it feels best to use the arm in the direction you're going, so head sits in elbow)

gently and slowly return to the upright position

if you're like me, getting excited and whipping your head to point of dizzy, it's alright to not move until you've recovered

[fucking-relax]

Subscriptions Reminder

whether to cancel, change, etc

this is your reminder

[fucking-relax]

unclench your jaw

[fucking-relax]

have you brushed your teeth today?

find what works for you. i ask myself "which feels better":

electric toothbrush or acoustic toothbrush?

flavorful toothpaste, sensitive teeth toothpaste, or something else?

string floss or a single-use floss pick? fancy water floss machine?

staring intently in the mirror, scrolling media, or something else?

brushing your teeth anytime during the day is better than nothing. flossing your teeth when you're able (personally i went from none to once a week to every two days) is better than nothing.

heck, brush your teeth now if you can or set an alarm for when you have access.

[fucking-relax]

Eye Focus Change

Look Up. Look Far.

...hi :> instructions to relieve eye strain:

set your finger a few inches from your face; focus on it

move your finger forward until your arm is extended, then focus on something beyond it for a few seconds

return focus to finger and bring it back to nose

slowly focus back out into the distance again before returning to starting point and repeating

ache still there or more prominent?

close your eyes (covering them with your hands can help, esp pressing your fingers into your browline, temples, and just below your eyes)

carefully roll your eyes, move them up/down and side/side too

listen to your body and keep resting/stretching as you need

Let's Look Up and Far Again

...hope you saw something neat :>

[fucking-relax]

for those who have learned that Pain Medication is an Option despite whoever witheld care from us said,

are you currently experiencing pain above your typical level of pain?

this is your reminder that pain medication exists and you likely have your preferred one in stock.

get a snack, get a drink, and get that damn pain relief.

if you're fine at your typical level, whether no or chronic pain, this is a reminder to check that your preferred pain relief is on hand when you may require it and do some stretches to relieve discomfort

[fucking-relax]

3 (+1) Shoulder Moves

shrug your shoulders up towards your ears and slowly lower down. repeat.

tilt your head to the side, bringing your ear towards your shoulder. repeat for the other side.

roll your shoulders up, back, down ↩️ a few times; then roll your shoulders up, forward, down ↪️ a few times.

feeling better? more relaxed? wanna go further? don't stress your body too much trying this but i'm gonna keep at it until it's easier for me:

bring your hands behind your back, fingers pointing down

gently flip your fingers up and turn your hands so palms face each other

press your palms together, draw your elbows slightly back, and open your chest

keep spine straight and hold

relax and pat yourself on the back, fuck yeah!

[fucking-relax]

Eye Focus Change

Look Up. Look Far.

...hi :> instructions to relieve eye strain:

set your finger a few inches from your face; focus on it

move your finger forward until your arm is extended, then focus on something beyond it for a few seconds

return focus to finger and bring it back to nose

slowly focus back out into the distance again before returning to starting point and repeating

ache still there or more prominent?

close your eyes (covering them with your hands can help, esp pressing your fingers into your browline, temples, and just below your eyes)

carefully roll your eyes, move them up/down and side/side too

listen to your body and keep resting/stretching as you need

Let's Look Up and Far Again

...hope you saw something neat :>

[fucking-relax]

have you brushed your teeth today?

find what works for you. i ask myself "which feels better":

electric toothbrush or acoustic toothbrush?

flavorful toothpaste, sensitive teeth toothpaste, or something else?

string floss or a single-use floss pick? fancy water floss machine?

staring intently in the mirror, scrolling media, or something else?

brushing your teeth anytime during the day is better than nothing. flossing your teeth when you're able (personally i went from none to once a week to every two days) is better than nothing.

heck, brush your teeth now if you can or set an alarm for when you have access.

[fucking-relax]

take in a deep breath.

now breathe out.

feel the fucking nonsense float away.

take full, deep breaths.

breathe in stength...

breathe out bullshit.

allow your breathing to find its own natural, unhurried pace.

with each breath, feel your body saying:

fuck that

(full Fuck That meditation here)

[fucking-relax]

slow blink (like a cat)

[fucking-relax]

unclench your jaw

[fucking-relax]

Maybe *you* need to unclench *your* jaw 👀

you're not wrong

[fucking-relax]

eat when you’re hungry,

rest when you’re tired.

you don’t need to “earn it”

[fucking-relax]

shake out your wrists and flex your fingers; do what you need to make them feel better

and unclench your jaw

[fucking-relax]

time to fucking relax that neck

start with sitting upright and shoulders pulled back

gently let head fall backwards, holding it there

slowly move your head along your shoulders; hold where you feel a stretch

keep your head as the main weight and drop it over towards the front of your body

slowly move your head along your chest; hold where you feel a stretch

go back and forth a few times all around, perhaps using your hand to gently pull your head further (if you do this, i find it feels best to use the arm in the direction you're going, so head sits in elbow)

gently and slowly return to the upright position

if you're like me, getting excited and whipping your head to point of dizzy, it's alright to not move until you've recovered