There are a few things I do such as:
- Take vitamin D supplements during the gloomier months. My friend has been telling me for years and I finally did it and feel the difference.
- Any sliver of sun you see stand in it. Bask in it. We need it.
- Check if you’re dehydrated with the skin pinch test. If you fail, then get some electrolytes or coconut water in you.
- Go on a walk. Any physical activity to get your dopamine back.
- Delete all social media apps on my phone.
- A new one I’ve been experimenting with is soundbaths. You can either listen to YouTube videos of it or find a local class. Have tried this for the past few months and I feel reset.
- And sometimes you just need a good night out at a rave/concert where the music is so loud you don’t have to talk to anyone, you can disassociate and let the music drown out whatever is on your mind.
Dec 13, 2024
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whenever i start to Feel Real Bad i delete all the social media apps on my phone and i force myself to go outside into nature more, see other people, and read easy/shorter books (that aren’t sad). i journal to get any bad feelings out and to help think through why i’m in a funk. i clean my sheets and try to not be in my bed from 10am-9pm. i paint my nails. i dance in my room. i try to switch up my routine, and also put more effort into my outfits and fun makeup (personally it makes me feel more functional). i don’t have a therapist right now (working on it!) but talking to one usually helps me. i go to people i trust for advice, bc sometimes the funk comes from feeling overwhelmed. i also try to listen to lots of fun music like house music and indie pop. i’m not great at doing all of these things each time but a combination of them usually does the trick for me !
Jul 5, 2024
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After you check in with your doctor or therapist to make sure things are good, the next best thing is to get out of your environment or routine.
Plan a weekend trip, visit another country, if you’re in the city, go to the mountains, and vice versa. When you feel like nothing brings you joy, that’s when you really have to make yourself go out and do new things, even if you don’t feel like it. Maybe sign up for a new class, go to a museum, volunteer at an animal shelter.
Also: make sure you’re getting enough sleep, going outside, seeing friends/family regularly, and eating relatively well! Sleep alone has a huge impact on how I feel.
Jan 23, 2025
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ie. water, air, sunshine, pruning, noise
water:
- take a shower
- go swiming
- drink 8 oz.
air:
- go on a walk
- open the windows
sunshine:
- get some rays, helps with dopamine!
- consume some vitamin c
- smile at strangers
pruning:
- clean up your space
- take care of pending grooming tasks (haircut, paint nails, etc.)
- do a task you've been avoiding
Noise: (fun fact plants grow better when you talk to them or play music!)
- listen to a podcast you love
- sing a song
- give a friend a call
Jan 15, 2025
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This is a podcast about two black female scientist best friends that discuss the science of things. I loved this podcast so much and I’m sad that they don’t make new episodes.
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Finally read this book after hearing about it for years. It’s definitely a must-read that makes you think about life more if you’ve been on auto-pilot.
Dec 3, 2024
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You could get them a bunch of cute spoon rests! I saw one recently that looked like ravioli.
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