Studio Files .10

a non-exhaustive list to avoid exhaustion.

• TAKE A BREATH. Practice mindful breathing to calm your soul.

• DIGITAL DETOX. Put down the phone, computer, tv remote for an hour, an afternoon, a weekend.

• GET OUTSIDE. Spend time in nature to reconnect and recharge.

• MOVE YOUR BODY. Try yoga, take a walk, get moving to clear your head and find your calm.

• RINSE AND REPEAT. Set a daily schedule that includes time for work, for rest, for play, for spiraling. Stick to it.

• MAKE ART. Paint, dance, write. Let your creativity soothe you by processing emotion, reducing stress, building joy.

• MAKE A DATE. Connect with your loved ones, friends and family, IRL or virtually.

• MEDITATE. Get quiet, connect inward.

• GET COOKING. Let the act of cooking + eating nourish your weary bones.

• SET A TIMER. Set a limit on your news apps. Stick to it.

• READ A BOOK. Get cozy and read, for fun.

• SELF-CARE. Book a massage, run a bath, put on a face mask.

• RECLAIM THE NAP. An instant mood shifter.

• WRITE IT OUT. Journal your thoughts, feelings, musings - letting your thoughts live outside of your head is freeing for your mind + heart.

• GIRL PUT YOUR RECORDS ON. Music can have a calming + uplifting effect. (I made you a playlist).

• GREEN YOUR THUMB. Visit a nursery, plant a garden, water your houseplants.

• BE A HELPER. Connecting with others, especially in service, provides a sense of community and purpose.

• EAT THE COOKIE. 🍪

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