soothing things to do inside
create/craft: i like to watercolour, knit, write poems, or do linoblock prints. don’t worry about the outcome..the process is the whole fun of it.
read something that uplifts you: i’m currently reading braiding sweetgrass by robin wall kimmerer and it’s a beautiful testament to indigenous knowledge and culture all the while being educational and socially motivating.
watch non-triggering content (as much as possible): i read synopsis of movies, shows, and mute certain accounts on IG when i’m feeling stressed or anxious. it’s totally ok to want to filter things out for a while. i really enjoy learning about how people make things or rewatch old favourites like ghibli movies or family-friendly shows. make sure you’re also able to include yourself in the content. as a black woman, i try to watch QTDBIPOC+ positive content as much as i can.
learn something new: i really want to get better at braiding!!!
if you have the energy...take care of your things and clean: even if it’s just a small part of a room, sometimes spending time with your favourite objects makes you appreciate them and curb the need to want to spend more money or crave something new.
listen to your body: take naps, baths, stretch, but don’t feel like you have to do these things unless your body really craves it. actually listening to your sleep and hunger cues. being gentle and compassionate with yourself is self care.
reach out to community virtually: reach out if you feel lonely. even if it’s for a few seconds it helps to feel like you’re not totally alone in a situation. if nobody is available, i also like to watch twitch streamers as seeing someone in real time is really soothing to me in tough times. and there is no shame in finding community online.
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