How to Calm Down and Destress Link Love
November 19, 2021 |
| Photo by Hanna Balan on Unsplash |
I’ve been more stressed and anxious than usual the last
month or so, and with the holiday season approaching… All the yoga, barn time,
and bubble baths will not be equal to the task. Even though the Internet can be
a source of stress, it can also be a source of helpful and healing ideas. Here are
a few links I’ve loved recently:
During this busy time of year, who couldn’t use “5 Resilience Tips for the Frazzled”?
Read Ingrid Fetell Lee’s “A Guide to Joyful Gift-Giving”
before you choose your holiday gifts. I love finding presents that seem “perfect”
for people, but that’s a lot of pressure to put on myself, and there’s no guarantee
the receiver will love the gift the way I hope they will. So I’m scaling back
my expectations, and remembering that “the real reason we give a gift is to
show we care about someone.”
I’ll be trying some of Courtney Carver’s “25 Simple Ways to Take Care of Yourself Over the Holidays,” especially #2 and (of course) #15.
Loved the pretty pictures in Tammy Strobel’s (Rowdy Kittens) Delight Diary. I just finished reading Ross Gay’s The Book of Delights and am pondering how I can do something similar.
Even though this is a year old, “51 Ways to Destress, Calm Down, and Feel Less Lonely Right Now” still has TONS of great ideas.
I’m a fan of hygge, even in sultry Florida. Check out these “Simple Ways to Add Hygge to Your Winter Routine.”
And if you’re just looking for something far removed from
social media and the craziness of the world we live in, check out The Public Domain Review. I just discovered it and haven’t yet had the chance to explore
it much. It looks interesting, even if some of the topics go straight over my
head.
Let’s finish this off with a video featuring relaxing nature sounds:
8 comments
Hi, Kathy I will come back & read more. After all this time, you present to me exactly what I need. Yes, I am frazzled, and yes, the world is darker...And yes, I need to find ways to stay relilient and to nurture my spirit...Thank you.
ReplyDeleteRita--Glad to see you back online :) Hope you find these links helpful. Have a very happy Thanksgiving.
DeleteI followed the links to so many of these articles! Spot on. I even found my way to Ingrid's TedTalk that goes in to more detail about her Aesthetics of Joy movement. So interesting and a great reminder to find ways to introduce joy, whimsy and wonder in to everyday life. So often we're rushing around trying to find joy when we just need to stop and find it in the here and now!
ReplyDeleteLove all of these links and appreciate you pulling them together for us readers :)
You're welcome, Elisabeth. There really is so much great stuff out there to focus on, but sometimes it's hard to remember that. Have you read Ingrid's book? I loved it, and often find her blog articles helpful, too.
DeleteThe perfect resources for our times... I have quit reading the news and have been limiting my internet time, and started looking again for the beautiful things in nature. Self-care is such an important thing -- thank you for helping us take care of ourselves.
ReplyDeleteMy pleasure, Elizabeth! And I agree that nature is definitely one of the best de-stressors out there.
DeleteDear Kathy I am looking so forward to visiting all your great links. As always the time you put into your thoughtful posts is so inspiring. The holidays are not only stressful for some but painful for those who may be alone or missing loved ones. It is always a delight to visit you and follow some of your wonderful suggestions for life. Take care and hope you had a great Thanksgiving. Hugs!
ReplyDeleteThank you! Hope you enjoy the links, Debbie, and that your holiday season is a very happy one.
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