Dazed&Confused

These are just a few things I do that can really help my mental state and mood. These tips are nothing new, it’s just what I like to do and thought maybe it would be helpful.

1.) Clean your room/apartment/house. It sucks in the moment, but I promise your head will feel so much better afterwards. Keeping up with it instead of letting it get bad is also a good idea.

2.) Change your sheets. I have to say I smile every time I lay down on freshly cleaned sheets. Pro tip- if it’s cold out, wash and dry your sheets right before bed and put them on while they’re still warm from the dryer. Hnnnggggg

3.) Buy yourself something small. A Starbucks drink, some make-up or a new shirt, etc. If you are buying non food items keep your receipt in case you change your mind about it, and return it. This way you don’t feel guilty about the purchase. Don’t be afraid to return things! You can return almost anything nowadays. 

4.) Watch something funny. I pull up Jimmy Fallon clips on Youtube to make me laugh, it always puts me in a better mood.

5.) Listen to music on speakers. And dance! I like listening to music while I clean, too. It helps keep me motivated and moving.

6.) Give yourself a manicure/pedicure, or take a bath. This goes for guys, too. Pampering your body is somehow soothing and head clearing. It makes you feel like you are doing something good to yourself and that helps your mood. 

7.) Go for a walk at night. I love doing that because everything is quieter, and when the stars are out you can’t help but feel how amazing this world is. Nature has a way of making you feel more at peace.

8.) Wash your face, brush your teeth, floss. Moisturize. Do them all! This goes along with how you’ll feel after you take care of your body. 

9.) Drink water. A lot. All the time. Before you are thirsty. Once you feel thirsty that means you are already dehydrated. Your mind and body will thank you for this!

10.) Do something healthy but also treat yo self. I like to do something active, take a walk or do some yoga, and also at some point during the day indulge in a treat. Ice cream or chocolate or a milk shake, something yummy that makes me happy while I’m eating it. And I don’t feel guilty because I know I took care of my body earlier. 

Normally when a black cat encounters a barn owl, one would expect the barn owl to wind up dinner or gone (if the owl is lucky). But like all things in nature there are sometimes special exceptions, and this video is definitely one of them - for your viewing pleasure, a video of black cat and barn owl playing together. The black cat is named Fum and the barn owl Gebra. 

Only from the heart can you touch the sky. from 500px & flickr