#destress

[country-n-sassy]

Therapy....

#country-n-sassy

I DEFINITELY need more sun!!

[colormush]

[thomasstaples]

Hey, election time can be stressful, even if your candidate wins. To help destress, here are three non-political things that I am happy about this morning

1: I brought a hot coco packet with me to work, which I am going to add to my coffee to have a nice Mocha treat.

2: The Ithaca Saga for Epic will probably come out on Christmas

3: I have a new audiobook

I'm gonna tag some people so they can add non-political things they are happy about, but feel free to join even if you aren't tagged

@kaleb-is-definitely-sane @sunkissedliterarylightofchrist @screwtornadowarningsimsouthern @cynthiachildofgod @greater-than-the-sword @iguessthisismymainnow

[cluelesshero]

#489 De-stress

Sometimes I need the stress of videogames to forget about the stress of real life

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[nocturnowlette]

Considering making audio files at some point, unsure if I will. Here is a 2 minute long relaxation script I got from a textbook. Curious if you would all enjoy it.

[wandoffire]

How to Practice Meditation

Types:

Guided mediations

where a voice is guiding you through your mediation - a great way to start or for if you have trouble silencing your thoughts

Breathing exercises

activates the parasympathetic nervous system (calming) and great for grounding

Body scan

technique for tuning into the body, scanning how the body is feeling from head to toe

Walking

very effective for grounding and unwinding the mind, even better in spaces with nature

Benefits:

reduced anxiety, depression, stress and pain

improved self control, focus, self care and clarity

Tips:

find the right technique for you - what works for one person may not suit everyone.

start small - if you can't commit to 10 minutes a day, then commit to 1 minute.

youtube is full of guided meditations of numerous lengths and purposes - for mindfulness, for mornings, for energy, etc.

[mind-matters-hosa]

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first things first. do not pull an all nighter the night before. cramming does not allow for information to be stored in long term memory, and it causes a lot of unneeded stress. research has shown that memory and learning are consolidated during sleep, meaning the more you sleep, the better.

so, when should you study?

for an exam - 1 week before

for a test - 3 days before

make a study schedule

if you can wake up early, study first thing in the morning

study harder concepts before going to sleep (remember -- more sleep, more retention)

here are some ways to make your studying less stressful!

listen to music

try using interactive study materials (one of the many advantages of the internet)

if you can, study outside or somewhere calming

invest in some fun stationary you love using :)

take purposeful breaks (between 5-60 minutes) -- take a walk, power nap, go shower, stretch, organize your workspace. anything that helps you relax

also please, please please invest in a planner. it's worth it.

[thixcy]

🎶: Inside- Kojo Blak

[pastel-charm-14]

reminder to de-stress

practice some deep breathing exercises. inhale deeply through your nose, hold for a few seconds, and exhale slowly through your mouth. repeat a few times until you feel more relaxed.

step away from what’s causing you stress. even a short break can help reset your mind. go for a walk, stretch, or simply sit in a quiet place for a few minutes.

talk to a friend or family member. sharing your feelings and having a supportive conversation can make a big difference in how you feel.

have a relaxing bedtime routine and aim for 7-9 hours of sleep each night.

remember, it’s important to take care of yourself. finding what works best for you to de-stress is so important for your mental health. take it one step at a time and be kind to yourself 💖

[srslylini]

anxiety, depression, adhd, resulting appointments and the stress that comes with it is wild cause why does it make me bake

my brain really goes

ALARM, SYSTEM OVERLOAD: STRESS. SOLUTION: b a k i n g

not even joking there were times I baked like 6 cakes in under a WEEK and the only reason it wasn't more was cause my parents forbad me to make more.

kinda funny

[kazoosandfannypacks]

today on "it's cheaper than therapy:" here's a great way to decompress when you're upset about something.

1. download this image:

2. When your mind feels heavy, open the image in an add-text-to-photo app and write out your thoughts and feeling and everything clouding your mind, then overlay it on the dark clouded portion of the image- in black text, so it's written, it's not deleted, but it's also not legible, so you aren't dwelling on it.

3. Insert something that makes you happy in the doorway on the bottom half, and put the name of said thing in between "omg" and "hi"

4. save meme and feel less sad!

example:

[colormush]

[rawrlikeme]

London

[trying-geology]

I like coloring outside the realm of reality because idk how to color and it makes my brain happy 🤷🏼‍♀️

More of my coloring can also be found on my new Instagram!

https://www.instagram.com/trying_crafts?igsh=MXI5NDBlMGZwbjhubw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

[jazzyvlogs]

Needed to destress after chapter 269

[hsrchat]

Hi, friend! Here are five tips for dealing with stress at home - or anywhere else honestly - from our homeschooling discord community! we hope these tips help you on the hard days and the good days.

Your mental health is important! if you’re looking for a cozy and comfortable online community to make friends as a student, homeschooling or not, come say hi in our discord server! You can find all the details on our website https://hsrchat.com/

Don’t forget to hydrate, have a snack, and do something nice for yourself! You deserve it. <3