Its easy to get stuck in the past.
Spoiler alert:it never does.
Reconnect with an old friend.
Nisha
Its easy to let friendships slip us by.
We get busy or people move away.
Hug your dog.
Take advantage of the time that your pup still has with you and accept their unconditional love.
Snuggle with them, play fetch with them, or just bury your face in their fluffy fur.
Pet therapy is anactual thingthat helps countless people, and dogs are proven toreduce stress.
Snuggle up with your furry companion and show them some lovin to take your mind off things.
Think about how you want your life to look in five years.
Think about how, given your life circumstances now, things will turn out down the road.
Take a bubble bath.
Theres nothing better than the warm feeling of submerging your body in a tub full of bubbly water.
And if that isnt your preferred means of self-care, opt for whatever it is that you genuinely enjoy.
Maybe thats a face mask, stretching, taking a nap, or painting your nails.
Whatever you choose, a little self-care would do you some well-deserved good.
Cook yourself an elaborate meal.
There are so many benefits to putting together a gourmet meal.
Watch YouTube videos of cute animal compilations.
Dont have a dog to hug?
Watch dogs on the internet instead, or whatever your favorite animal is.
YouTube is an endless black hole when it comes to adorable kitten and micro pigs videos.
Relax back and feel your heart melt.
Listen to the music you loved in high school.
Learn a new language.
But its a rewarding, unique skill to be able to have.
I dont think anyone has ever considered learning how to speak French as a waste of time.
Feel the sun on your skin.
Vitamin D is proven tofight depressionand elevate peoples mood.
Get outside and walk around, take a nap outdoors, or enjoy a book on your patio.
Pay attention to the warm sensation of the sun gracing your skin.
Take a drive with no particular destination.
Listen to your favorite audiobook, the radio, or drive in complete silence.
Notice your neighborhood around you.
Explore a new area of town youve never been too.
Allow yourself to be engulfed in the act of driving.
A moment to not overthink.
Walk barefoot in nature.
There is actually a word for this: its calledEarthing.
Earthing is proven to help lower stress, as well.
Theres this primal, grounded feeling you get when your skin touches the dirt and grass.
Pick up trash in your local park/beach.
Getting outside can never hurt when trying to clear your head.
Why not do some good while youre at it?
Go for a walk, but bring a disposable bag with you.
Along your walk, pick up whatever litter you see scattered around.
Its physical movement, and youll be helping the community.
Re-watch the funniest movie you ever saw.
Laughing will only make your situation better.
Laughing is a sure-fire way to forget about whats plaguing your mind too.
Take yourself on a solo date.
See that new X-Men movie.
Go out to your favorite restaurant.
Take your friend on a friend date.
Offer to pay for them if you’re able to.
Youll enjoy the activity youve been wanting to do and spend time with someone that you care about.
Ruminating in unpleasant thoughts is quite literally the definition of self-inflicted suffering.
Just remember, we can only learn from the past; we cant change it.
