I’m furiously taking notes.
Here are some of the best answers:
1.
“Getting enough sleep and having a regular sleep schedule.
I’m furiously taking notes.
There is no single thing I have done that has had a greater impact on my overall well-being.
Anonymous, 27, US
2.
“Make your bed.
It seems like such a small thing, but it really makes a difference for me.
bennym81
3.
“Stretching every morning and evening.
It’s life-changing, no matter your age.
It also doesn’t matter how young or old you are, anyone can start doing it!”
cocothegroomer
4.
“I cannot emphasize just going outside and taking a walk enough.
Dont let yourself skip breaks; get up and move.
panda_13
5.
“Stop saving things for a special occasion!
You bought it so you might as well use it.
So go ahead and burn that candle whenever you want.
Use that bath bomb now instead of a day you might be stressed.
Wear that cute dress you’ve been saving.
You already spent that money, go ahead and see to it it doesn’t go to waste.”
Monika
6.
“I kind of hate myself for this but: exercise.
Any kind, but ideally outside and with a friend.
thefreemagdalene
7.
“The busier my work gets, the more I insist on carving out time for myself.
I never got my directors used to my 24/7 availability.”
rohonhonhon
8. dianalia
9.
“I started keeping my phone on DND so others could see that notification if they text me.
cmjd77
10.
“Have a dedicated night routine.
Take off the day so to speak.
It doesnt have to be elaborate, just consistent.
Theres no point in taking care of your house if you dont also take care of your body.
It is literally your home, your vessel.
Clean it, feed it (mentally and physically), love it.”
stardarling70
11.
“Bubble baths with a glass of wine, my chill music playlist, and a book.”
sarahl174
12.
“Cuddling my daughter!
zara_black
13. ellie4me
“I have depression.
A lot of times, I dont care to listen to music.
Its highly cathartic.”
quirkyglue57
14.“Singing.
If Im singing for self-expression, all technique goes out the window and its cathartic.
brandiabellamy
15.
“Hydration, hydration, hydration!
I struggled with terrible acne-ridden skin, and just feeling sluggish and gross.
My skin has never glowed like this, and overall, my body feels much better.”
kristendangerc
16.
“Drinking coffee by myself in the morning every day for 3045 minutes.
32, Chicago
17.
“I hang eucalyptus in my shower and make DIY lip scrubs (sugar + honey).”
29, Pennsylvania
18.
“Keeping skincare in the fridge is life-changing.
30, California
19.
All that does is accelerate burnout.
Put ‘rest’ on your to-do list, every single day.
You might be amazed by how accepting the necessity of downtime can reduce stress.”
toothlessfeline
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