Good For the Mind, Good For the Soul

6/27/24

A couple days ago I asked on my story for some blog post ideas and someone mentioned healthy habits and how implementing them has affected me - and I loved this idea!! While I’m no expert in what habits are best, I do know what works for me & what I’ve noticed has positive effects to my mood throughout the week.

@sarakkiss told me she had been given advice once to plan something fun to look forward to each day after work - and I love that advice! It can be something as small or big as you want! Some things I do might sound dumb to some, but if they bring me joy - are they that dumb?

First thing is: I loveee being outside (especially in South Carolina lol)! Most of my activities involve being outside if I can. I love making time to jump in the ocean after work, taking walks through my neighborhood, or going sit by the bay.

Let’s say the weather is bad or I’m not feeling the outdoor moment - something simple that has improved my mood a ton is playing music while I cook dinner. For someone who struggles with allergies and a lot of food restrictions, sometimes cooking can feel like a chore for me but as soon as music turns on - it’s a fun activity…or dare I say a performance 💅

I’ve also picked up some fun projects around my apartment to make the space more homey! Little things like buying some candles, hanging up a new photo, or revamping my balcony furniture is so fun for me LOL! I like the idea that the place I live in grows with me and is a collection of things representing where I’ve been and where I am now!

Don’t get me wrong, a lot of times I struggle with prioritizing my mental health and taking breaks. It’s hard for me to remember that your mental health is just as important as your physical health - so this is all a work in progress for me! But I think overall, I’ve gotten much better at doing things I find that are good for my mind & good for my soul :)