Hey! I am really late with this, but I though that some of you might like to see how I make my monthly spreads. I did this sort of “infographics” (??? am I even allowed to call this thing infographics??) and even though it looks like this, I had so much fun making it :D. I really don’t know whether this is helpful or not, I tried. In case you’d like to see more tutorials (and hopefully better ones) in the future, let me know please? And thanks if you read it till the end, it’s so long :D
(I totally ran out of space for pictures at the end lol)
Self Care is one of the most important things there is. Taking care of yourself should come before everything including school, studying, hobbies and other commitments. There are infinite ways to take care of yourself but I’m going to talk about different ways to make yourself feel better when you’re stressed, tired, or just generally overwhelmed or unmotivated.
Clean/de-clutter even a small section of your room. It seems like a chore but a clean space makes you feel so much better
Take a shower/a bubble bath
Go for a walk - even inside if you don’t want to face the outside world
Take a nap. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, sometimes a nap can really help to clear your head.
Make your bed. It just makes everything look tidier
Do at least one small task. If you have a ton to do, do one small, simple thing such as reply to an e-mail. This usually motivates me to do more when I complete a tiny thing.
Play with a pet. Pets are stress relievers and a lot of the time their energy and positivity rubs off on us
Paint your nails.
Eat something nourishing. IF you don’t eat or eat junk food, you will only feel worse.
Drink some water
Write. Either write down your feelings/thoughts, make up a story or just write.
Plan. Having a plan can make things seem more organised and make you realise that it is possible.
Listen to some happy tunes.
Create an uplifting playlist. Fill it with motivation and dance tunes and just fun songs to get you going.
Have a dance party in your room. Stick on some of those happy tunes and just let go.
Netflix/movie marathon. Grab some popcorn and let yourself watch some stuff to take your mind off of things.
Stretch. I don’t know if this is because I’m a dancer or not, but I love to have a good stretch when I feel bad.
Go outside and cloud watch.
Burn a candle. A nice smelling candle can really relax you.
Create something. Whether you draw, paint, craft, build, just make something.
Make a list of all the things you’re grateful for or nice things that have happened.
Hug someone. Hugs are instant mood lifters and stress relievers.
Make a mug of tea. This always instantly calms me and it also hydrates you.
Take your medication. If you take any, then make sure you take it. You will feel better.
Put on comfy clothes.
Read a nice book. Preferably one that has nothing to do with your studying or work.
|| day fifteen of the 30 day summer study challenge ||
Since this was highly requested by my tumblr/twitter followers, I’m making a list of books that have personally inspired me in one way or the other. You can leave me book suggestions here!! (mostly non-fiction, psychological, self-improvement and history related books) I’ll most likely keep adding to this list, enjoy!!
A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle
Another Country by James Baldwin
Beloved by Toni Morrison
By the River Piedra I Sat Down and Wept by Paulo Coelho
Cane by Jean Toomer
Creative Visualization by Shakti Gawain
Dream Psychology by Sigmund Freud
Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman
Getting the Love You Want by Harville Hendrix
Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison
Letter to My Daughter by Maya Angelou
Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl
Many Lives, Many Masters by Brian L. Weiss
Needful Things by Stephen King
Outlier by Malcolm Gladwell
Reinventing the Body, Resurrecting the Soul by Deepak Chopra
Soul to Soul by Gary Zukav
Steal Like an Artist by Austin Kleon
Stillness Speaks by Eckhart Tolle
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
The Anatomy of Being by Shinji Moon
The Book of the Secrets by Osho
The Coldest Winter Ever by Sister Souljah
The Doors of Perception by Aldous Huxley
The Egg by Andy Weir
The Heart of a Woman by Maya Angelou
The Miracle of Mindfulness by Thich Nhat Hanh
The Paleo Manifesto by John Durant
The Seat of the Soul by Gary Zukav
The Stranger by Albert Camus
The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell
The Way of Tenderness by Zenju Manuel
The Way of Zen by Alan Watts
The Wisdom of Insecurity by Alan Watts
The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene
Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston
