Simple Ways for More Joy, Less Stress

Hey everyone. Today's post is just a little something I wanted to share that I have been thinking a lot this week in particular! When life feels out of order, it's best to reevaluate and take little steps to making it better. Here are a few things I like to do when I feel myself getting down or stressed.

1) Set a Weekly Bucket List
To-do lists are dreadful and boring, but doesn't a bucket list sound like fun? Plan fun activities during the week that you will be excited to check off your bucket list. This is nice reward for tackling the to-do list items of the week!

2) Make Playlists More Often
Music is a great mood booster and can really install a positive change in our mindsets. Make a playlist every other week or so, so that you always have something new to listen to. 


3) Take More Pride In Your Work
To me, this applies to schoolwork, but for you it could apply to your job or really anything else important in your life. I've learned to spend more time on my homework and really make it the best quality work that I can produce. I've allotted more time to do this, because it's something that's important to me. So, find what's important to you and work your very hardest at it. 

4) Less Screen Time
This has been a game changer for me, and I am loving being off my phone as much as possible. I still will always work on this, but I've realized that I was far too attached to my phone and I really don't need to always have it with me! I recommend an app called Moment that simply tracks in the background how long you are on your phone for the day. You can see how long you actually spend on it, and then set realistic goals for the future.

Hope this was helpful, and you have a great week/end!
& happy valentine's day :)
xx, gracie

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