#selfcareplushies

[selfcareplushies]

I've been very anxious lately. Every little thing makes me feel overwhelemed and makes my heart beat faster. 😣

One thing that's helped me through that feeling is this breathing technique: breathe in for 4 seconds, hold for 7s and breathe out for 8s. It forces my thoughts away from anxiety to focus on my breathing and helps me feel more relaxed and grounded. I really recommend trying it for yourself if you struggle with anxiety!

[Image Description: A grey sloth is sitting in front of a grey background. There is clipart grass and flowers in front of them and blue butterflies. On the first image the text reads "breathe in 4s" with blue arrows pointing toward their face. In the second image the text reads "hold 7s". In the final image the text reads "breathe out 8s" and arrows point away from their face.]

[selfcareplushies]

I decided to treat myself and make a picture worthy breakfast! It was so much fun! 🥞

What would your fancy breakfast include?

[Image Description: There a three pictures with a grey sloth making pancakes. In the first, they are surrounded by all the ingredients. In the second, they are next to a pancake cooking in a pan. In the third, they are sitting next to the completed pancake on a plate. On the pancake there is maple sirup and there are strawberries on the side. There is also a coffee mug and yogurt.]

[selfcareplushies]

Self care isn't always fun. Sometimes its boring, hard, or uncomfortable but it's important. I'm proud of myself for wearing my back brace because I'm taking care of myself ⭐

[Image description: A grey and white wolf is wearing a purple flowery back brace. She is sitting on a coffee table looking to the side in front of a plant that looks like a small palm tree]

[selfcareplushies]

Roooll rooooll. Who says exercise can't also be fun and silly?

[image description: A plushie of a grey and white sloth is laying on top a small blue exercise ball. There is a pink dumbell on the left of the ball]

[selfcareplushies]

I exercised! It isn't always easy to get started but I feel so much better after.

[image description: A plushie of a grey and white sloth is sitting on a wooden floor. In front of them is a small blue exercise ball and on either side of the ball are small pink dumbells]

[selfcareplushies]

Took a warm shower. My body feels better now 🧖‍♀️.

[image description: A plushie of a grey and white dog with a pink towel around her shoulders is sitting on the edge of a white bath/shower. The wall behind her is brown and the shower curtain on the left is red]