Post-it notes. I have lots.

Day 7: How do you take care of yourself when you are stressed?

 Lists really help.
When I'm super stressed with no direction, I make a list of everything I need to do and another list of everything I want to do, and then slow;y start marking off the things I've completed and the action of checking something off my list is more satisfying than actually completing the tasks at hand.
That takes care of getting rid of the stressor if its something I can take care of in the moment.

When it comes to long-term stress, I plan. Which is actually the same as making a list (since I do everything in bullets).
Take for instance my financial stresses. I can't do anything about it until I get paid (or finish my taxes), so what do I do? I plan.

The post-it notes all serve as my plans and it's up to me to follow them. That helps calm me down a bit. And trust me, I have a lot of post-it notes, a lot of plans.

I'll also take the time to watch a movie or listen to music (though I haven't just sat down and listened to an album in a while, I should start doing that again). Just giving myself the time to check out for 90 minutes really helps. It gives me a chance to relax, from my brain to my body, I just tune everything out and just focus on the art in front of me.

A hot shower is great too. Same with a good meal or a hot cup of tea.

I have an entire page in my bullet journal for things I can do to help myself. And every now and again I'll either add something to the list or just turn to the list and do something for myself.

I carry a lot of stress, so it's always good to take care of myself every now and again. This blog has become a bit of a stress release option for me as well.

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