Season 4 Will Hurt But I Am All Ready For The Pain.

School is officially back in full swing for most of us, and with it comes lots of deadlines, pressure, and competition. So I thought I’d make a list of simple techniques, websites, and diys to help you relax and enjoy some “me time” in the midst of all of the stress!

write a letter to someone. you don’t have to send it.

listen to your favorite songs

live puppy cam//live kitten cam

make a list of everything that’s stressing you out and the action steps you can take to handle them

knit/crochet

let your thoughts float away

read some soothing suggestions

go for a walk

make a face mask

make a hair mask

meditate

take a long shower

do some yoga

do a seven-minute workout

watch paint-mixing videos

open a window and let some fresh air in

have a cup of tea

indulge in a snack

take a hot bath

listen to the rain

read a good book

practice aromatherapy

journal

vent anonymously

play with a stress ball (a real one or a virtual one)

talk to a stranger

play a game of cards

watch a movie

analyze your stress

skip rocks

cry, scream, punch your pillow. you’ll feel better.

call or text your friends

take control of your time

defeat perfectionism

create a virtual zen garden

take a nap

color in some mandalas

collect some virtual cats {iOS//Android}

paint your nails

practice guided imagery

make a music playlist that conveys how you feel

do a breathing exercise

create a nebula

look through photos of your favorite people/memories

make a glitter jar

find one good thing that happened today

find some quiet

play with your pet

receive some hugs

light a scented candle

practice progressive muscle relaxation

do an Epsom salt foot soak

turn the lights off, lay down, and daydream

laugh!!

take care of your plants

organize your school supplies

clean your room/closet

make a compress for stiff muscles

hang out at the pool

repeat positive affirmations

fold some lucky stars

give yourself a scalp massage

create sand art

list 50 things that make you happy

make stress your friend

Thanks for reading! If you have questions, feedback, or post requests, feel free to drop me an ask.

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—Sophia :)

I decided to doodle on the cover of my bio ii notebook so I could distinguish it among the others.

Hush!

Yoo-hoo! Got through one of the toughest practical exam today! So happy :D I spent the day before the exam fretting and worrying and praying and sometimes studying in between xD Oh relief!

12/12 // I’m very proud of myself today. Woke up early and went to uni and studied for seven hours! Pretty much a record this school year.

Nerdy carb humor 🤓 in celebration of me getting carbs today 🤗 DFC (down for carbs 😂)

Chapter 1 page 1. Long night ahead.

day 14/100 of productivity🍂

first day of half term; on my death bed, im so sick, sigh. the amount of revision i have to do is too much. one second as i jump out of my window to escape my workload :)

listening to:

Armor - Landon Austin

Hard to argue with that logic.  ¯\_(ツ)_/¯  

(Thank you to the MANY lovely people that recommended this scene from Deathly Hallows!)

7.6.2016 // I am now one year closer to 30 and I’m realizing the glaring holes in my personal life. I got the news that I’ve been kicked out of my university temporarily due to poor academic standing this last year, and I’ve realized a lot of complexes while trying to deal with this awful break up. I guess heartbreak greeted me at the right time, because i now find myself extremely motivated to heal and grow independently, clawing to get out of this deep hole I’ve placed myself in after a string of poor decisions and destructive behavior. Here’s to another year around the sun, and the hope to be a healthier person when 27 knocks on my door. (one day I’ll post my spreads on time i swear)