Self Care
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6 Great Ways to Connect with your Friends during Social Distancing
This is a weird time for all of us. We can’t really go out or see our friends. At least not in person. Here are some ways to connect with friends, family and anyone you might not be able to see at the moment. Have fun! 1. Write letters Go oldschool and write a letter to a loved one. You can get as creative as you want. It’s always a special feeling to pick something out of your mailbox that isn’t a bill. 2. Remote movie date The chrome extension “Netflix Party” allows you to watch a movie with your friends while being in different places. You can all prepare…
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Unique compliments that will make someones day
Jar of Compliments Making a compliment is a fairly easy way to brighten someones day. It could sometimes even change someones mindset for the whole day. So why not give one every day? I’ll show you how to do that in this super easy DIY (compliment ideas included). Today we’re making a jar of compliments. You can give it to a friend, a family member, a neighbor – even a stranger. There’s no limitation on giving out compliments. How to make one? All you need for this little gift, you probably already have at home: a jar of your choice (I used an empty candle jar for this one) a…
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The questions game
This is a game I like to play with my friends (or anyone that I like) to get to know them a little better. It’s also an easy way to have better conversations. Thanks to that game I found out things about my friends that surprised me, made me laugh and that also helped me understand them better. It’s kind of like a bonding exercise – but in a fun way. Not only do you get to know your friends better, but it’s also a great way to pass time on a long car ride, when waiting in line or when you don’t really know what to talk about. So…
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Self Care in Times of Uncertainty
We’re all facing circumstances at the moment that most of us have never experienced before. This can naturally lead to anxiety and frustration. It can make you angry or hopeless. That’s why now more than ever it’s important to take care of yourself. It’s okay First of all: Everything you’re feeling now is valid. It is a normal reaction, a healthy reaction. But don’t let those feelings take control of your actions. Nobody expects you to come out of this time with a debut novel, a completely transformed body or anything to show for at all. If you’re doing your part and staying at home as much as possible, you’re…
