#BreakThings: De-Stressing
02.22.21
The next few weeks are going to be a whirlwind. And the stress of that tumult is already starting to show. Here are my super-quick de-stressing tips:
Play a song that makes you happy.
Stretch or get up from your seat from a moment.
Mute all phone notifications. Nobody needs that negativity in their life.
Send someone a text telling them you love them.
Look at pictures of your pets, or check out the epic pet content on Instagram.
These tips will not help long term, but if you just need to free yourself of a stressful afternoon, give one of them a try. Every little bit helps.
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