To Write Love On Her Arms: NWMSU

Elections can be stressful and almost always leave about half of the people who voted upset or disappointed. This year’s election 2016 was no different and has left many feeling upset, anxious or worried about the future. Today I offer up some self-care tips to help get you back on track and feeling like yourself. I encourage you to try these for 1 week.

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1. Stay off of social media and stop watching the news. If what we are allowing our brain to take in is upsetting to us, maybe we just take a break from it. This doesn’t mean stick our heads in the sand and not be informed, but maybe we just take a week off from it.

2. Spend time with those you love. I know that this is something that makes me feel better when I am down. Being around those who are positive, and who remind us of things we love in life can be great during times like these.  

3. Get enough sleep and eat properly. These are the first things to go out the window when we are upset, and in truth, end up making us feel way worse. So try to get back into your regular sleep schedule and make sure you are not only eating ever 3-4 hours but that you are eating a variety of foods.

4. Get back into your routine. Sticking with your normal routine can sort of trick your brain into thinking everything is okay. It can also be really comforting and calming. So try to go to your regular coffee place each morning or grab lunch at that same favorite place. Whatever it is, just get back into it, it will help you feel so much better.

5. Lastly, be patient with yourself and others. A lot of people are excited and a lot of people are upset. This is a time of transition and it can take us awhile to feel back to normal.