Unstressify

Happy Thanksgiving, unstressify fam. I'm grateful for my family, my health and all of you this year. Also, chocolate. Love chocolate. You are amazing.

Hearts and hugs,

Cassandra

It’s not only how much sleep you get but also when you sleep that can take a toll on your body.

What time do you go to bed?👇🛌 🥱

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Want to feel good?

Of course you do!

The thing is as much as I wish we could just press a button and feel happy, it doesn’t work that way.

There are things, however, YOU can do to trigger those feel good chemicals in your brain.

Endorphins, dopamine, serotonin, and oxytocin all play a role on your mood.
With small changes to your habits, you can trigger doses of happiness to your brain. 🧠

What are the little things you do on the regular to make you 😊?

Thursday affirmation. QOTD: Can you name one thing that made you laugh this week?

A positive state of mind is contagious. This doesn’t mean you have to be happy every day or that those around you are the cause of you happiness. But if you surround yourself with people who have a growth mindset, people who positively impact your life, people who have a generally more positive outlook on life, you’re more likely to have those feelings as well. Set your boundaries. Connect with positivity. Share the wealth.

Share this post if it resonates with you.

To read more about the study, I added a link in bio under mentions.

Sometimes, productivity is curling up with a good book and drinking a hot tea. You are not defined by the tasks you complete. Give yourself permission to rest. 💜

QOTD: How are you taking care of yourself today?

You will find a way to get what you want, you will find a way to make things happen, you will find endless possibilities and endless opportunities.

You can do anything that you set your mind to do.

You can be anything that you want to be.

Believe in yourself.

You will find a way.

Share this with a loved one who needs to hear this today.

Tapping into your creativity can do wonders for your mind.

Studies have shown creativity can dramatically lower stress levels. Researchers at Drexel University (study link in bio) showed just spending 45 minutes of making art (even if you’re not Picasso) can decrease stress in the body. Scientists noticed a drop in cortisol levels, a biological indicator related to stress, after participants in the study created something.

With that in mind, this week we’re putting the spotlight on a different aspect of finding your calm; creativity.

Our friend and creative, Na’eem Douglas, shares his thoughts on creative expression and self-care. You can find the interview in the guided posts tab. Just click the booklet icon.

What’s your favorite form of creative expression?

Taking a break, visiting all the wonders in Utah. I’ll be back refreshed next week. 😎

How are you taking care of yourself today?

The Butterfly Hug offers a great way to relax whenever you need it. It’s often used with EMDR therapy to help those with PTSD symptoms. The self-soothing tool, however, is great for anyone needing a bit of calm and can be used on its own.

How do you calm down when you’re feeling stressed? I would love to know! 👇

Follow for your daily break for your mental health and self-care recommendations.