Some days, things feel a little heavier than they should. The smallest tasks become massive mountains, and the reward seems so small that any effort feels fruitless. On those days, I rely on my toolbox of mental health must-haves as well as coping techniques (techniques here). They won’t fix everything, but they help make my rough days a little more bearable.
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mermaker Burritos Tortilla Throw Blanket 2.0 Double Sided 71 inches for Adult and Kids, Giant Funny Realistic Food Blankets, 285 GSM Novelty Soft Flannel Taco Blanket (Yellow -Double Sided)
My number one must-have is a good blanket. Preferably, my tortilla blanket, because what better way to be sad than to be a full burrito of sadness. It’s soft and warm, just like the real thing.
MQELONG Womens Super Soft Fuzzy Cozy Home Sleeping Socks Microfiber Winter Warm Slipper Socks
No way are we battling the mountain of today with cold and uncomfy feet. Fuzzy socks for the win with a nice little warm hug to the toes.
Yankee Candle Large Jar Scented Candle with up to 150 Hour Burn Time, Premium Plant Wax Blend for Consistent Burn, 22 oz Jar Candle with Room Filling Fragrance, A Calm & Quiet Place
Utilizing your sense of smell can be super helpful in times of need. My go-to is a calm yet bright scent. Gives you the balance to help alleviate the funk.
Benatu Essential Oil Blends Set (Breathe, Focus on, Happiness), Natural Aromatherapy Roll On for Massage, Body Skin Care, Home – Natural Fragrance Gift Roller for Women and Men
Not a candle person? Try these roll-on essential oil blends. I use them nearly every day as they have blends with multiple solutions to anxiety.
HASK Tea Tree Revitalizing Dry Shampoo Duo (4.3oz-Qty 2) & Tea Tree Revitalizing Deep Conditioner Packette, Aluminum-Free, Sulfate-Free, Paraben-Free, Color Safe, for All Hair Types
Sometimes washing your hair is exhausting, especially after sweating and crying for a while. My superhero star of that problem is dry shampoo. A quick spritz around and my hair looks and smells as good as if I washed it. Also works great if you have naturally oily hair to freshen up mid-day.
Apple AirPods Pro 2 Wireless Earbuds, Active Noise Cancellation, Hearing Aid Feature, Bluetooth Headphones, Transparency, Personalized Spatial Audio, High-Fidelity Sound, H2 Chip, USB-C Charging
My AirPods are my lifeline everyday. They are arguably the most crucial part to my routine. Music is my escape and being able to tune everything out is a must. Sad or happy music doesn’t matter as long as there is music.
Ratatouille [Blu-ray]
Always keep your feel-good movie handy. Who cares if you’ve seen it 1000 times! Mine just so happens to be about a hopeful mouse. A little distraction could be exactly what you need.
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 16GB (newest model) – Our fastest Kindle ever, with new 7″ glare-free display and weeks of battery life – Black
Not a movie person? A good book has never failed me. Losing myself in an imaginary world is sometimes all I need to recharge.
Adndale 90ct 15-in-1 Magnesium Glycinate Gummies 400 mg/serv- with Magnesium Malate, Ashwagandha, Tart Cherry, Magnolia Bark, Lemon Balm, Passionflower, Chamomile, L-Theanine, Zinc, Vitamin K2 & D3
These aren’t really an emergency thing however I’ve noticed I’ve had reduced sleep anxiety when I take them nightly. No weird after taste and no strange side effects. I just feel overall a little more calm.
There you have it! My little toolbox of things that help get me through my not so fun days. Everyone is unique and your toolbox may look different, that’s ok! What’s in your toolbox?
-SamiBe kind to yourself<3
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