hello queens !
today's chapter is about a 21 day anxiety challenge.feel free to try it out even if you're not an anxious person, it's relaxing and stress relieving anyway but i thought it would be helpful those who are
without further ado, let's start
day 1 : fill in a coloring book
you could also color online, using an app or a website if you don't have a coloring book
day 2 : try breathing exercises (you can find many online, on Pinterest or YouTube, but i could also write a chapter about it. tell me if you're interested in the comments)
day 3 : listen to mood boosting music, calm music, any music you like, unless it makes you feel sad, demotivated, nostalgic, etc
day 4 : meditate (you can also find meditating videos or tips online)
day 5 : eat healthy. food impacts your physical & mental health
day 6 : go for a walk/run
day 7 : say positive affirmations to yourself and repeat them until you're convinced
side note : if you have low self confidence, i suggest you do this everyday, it's a simple but effective technique
day 8 : let it all come out. rant to a friend/family member who's ready to listen to you and who you trust, and evacuate all your emotions and everything you've been bottling up . if you can't do this with someone or prefer not to, you could always record yourself and act as if you're talking to someone
day 9 : write in a journal
note : i know you've heard this a thousand times, and might not believe in it, but trust me, it's super important. i also used to think that journaling wasn't that great of a technique, that it was overrated, and that i didn't have time/patience for it. but one day i tried it, and it was really revolutionary. writing down your day, thoughts, emotions, such as fear, anger, frustrating removed such a weight off your shoulders and makes you feel calmer and serene. it also just takes a couple of minutes. so go on, and try it out !
day 10 : do a puzzle
day 11 : reduce caffeine and drink a lot of water instead
day 12 : dance. dancing is a great what to evacuate stress. you could blast any energetic song that makes you feel like you want to do some moves, and dance like nobody is watching in your room
day 13 : use a stress ball
note : if you see that technique works with your, try carrying a small one around you, it could always be useful
day 14 : take a hot bath. you could also use bath bombs, essential oils, all types of things from that kind
day 15 : laugh/smile. it really helps, and makes you feel happy. you could watch a funny video, look at memes, anything that makes you feel happy and joyful
day 16 : work on an art project. it could be anything, a drawing, a painting. you don't have to make art like Picasso. i personally don't describe myself as talented in art.but that does not mean that i cannot create art. each person has their own style, and what's important is to have fun and express yourself
day 17 : try out yoga / or a different sport
day 18 : focus on sleep, have a healthy bedtime and rest
day 19 : spend 20 minutes listening to nature sounds
day 20 : declutter your house/room
day 21 : take a social media detox
that's all ! i hope this challenge will make a change in your life
keep your head high
~rasha ✨
