Making Opening a New Tab an Activity
Realistically, we spend a lot of time on the internet. While part of that time is spent on the phone, we’re usually glued to our computers and laptops in some way. Whether that be...
Tagged: calm
The Ukulele
In my previous blog, I mentioned how playing a musical instrument can put me in my happy place. I wrote about my first love, the violin when writing my post. While the violin is...
Listening to Ambient Noise
Sitting in silence can be mortifying, but sometimes, listening to music isn’t that much of a help either – even though it can improve how we feel, sometimes it’s too loud and distracting. White...
Keep Calm and Listen to White Noise
I grew up in the country in a two-story house that had no air conditioning. When June rolled around and the steamy weather arrived, my dad would go down to the cellar and bring up our...
Keep Calm and Listen to White Noise
Sometimes you might want to listen to something while you’re reading, working, or trying to relax but music is too distracting. Try a “white noise” app or website! On noisy summer nights, you can...
Instant comfort! In a box!
When you’re feeling blue, wouldn’t it be great to reach into your pocket and pull out a little comfort? Well you’re in luck! Try this little DIY “comfort box” craft. What you’ll need: A...
Coloring Books for Mental Health
How do you cope with depression and anxiety in the moment? Recently, there has been a movement in adult coloring books! Many people find the details of the images in the coloring book to...
10 Mindful Minutes
We previously posted about mindfulness. However, as we start into summer, we thought we could use a small reminder (it’s only 10 minutes!) about ways to practice mindfulness over the extremely busy upcoming months....
Into the Wild
Spending time with animals can have calming effects and give you a break from your busy schedule. Click here to watch live footage at the Monterey Bay Aquarium to relax! Choose from several different animals...
Good News Network
The Good News Network is a site that features a whole bunch of positive, uplifting stories multiple times a day which makes me, at least, feel confident in people and often leaves me with...