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Mental health days are the most important. Some days you just need to reload! Here’s how I make the most of a mental health day:
Step 1- Sleep in as long as humanly possible
This isn’t always easy, especially if you’ve been setting your alarm for 7am for the last 3 days. So…I only slept in until 9am, but still! No pressure, just wake up and stretch like a princess!
Step 2- Stay in your PJs
It is very important NOT to get dressed or put on makeup. The most you can dress is yoga pants and a sweatshirt. This is vital. Dress for the day…which means, chill.
Step 3- Read an inspiring or lovely article
I read this one, from one of my very favorite blogs. And it put me in a happy mood all day! Also, how can you look at this face and not feel like the day is going to be great?
Step 4- Have a tea party
Nothing feels more luxurious or “I have all the time in the world”-y than a full on tea party! A pot of cinnamon princess tea, a hard boiled egg, toast with jam and peanut butter…the best!
Step 5- Watch Downton Abbey
What goes better with a tea party than Downton Abbey?! And this episode was so chock full of amazing quotes, fantastic drama, strong women, and beautiful dresses! So much joy!
{photo from this website}
Step 6- Read a script
Because I have a really hard time not being at least a little productive, I had to do a little work on my day off! That’s ok, though…
Step 7- Make a to do list
I love lists. I feel super comfortable when I have a list. That’s what helps me relax. Now I don’t have to worry about things that really need to be done in the next couple weeks…YAY!
Step 8- Be a tiny bit productive
I discovered that my favorite happiness guru, Gretchen Rubin, started her podcast yesterday! So, for the first time in my life, I listened to a podcast! {I recommend it 100%} And I was so inspired, I managed to clean off my kitchen counter (one of the things that has been dogging me for weeks) while I was listening. 20 minutes is just enough time to make a dent!
And cuddle for the rest of the day! That’s very important. How do you celebrate your mental health days?