The Cosmic Blues
If you’ve gotten this far, that means you have read up on what you need to do to build better habits, practice self-love, declutter and organize your home, reduce your environmental impact, stay in touch offline, advocate for human rights, rest and recharge, eat AND sleep better! You have been doing the pushups and getting ready for feeling Seasonal Affective Disorder!
Go To Sleep!
“Sleep hygiene” or the habits that can help us fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer are skills that can be practiced. If you’ve been struggling with sleep for a while, look into cognitive-behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I). Please talk to your primary care doctor about a sleep study to rule out any underlying health issues.
I Like Food (food tastes good)
So many people I talk to have a strained relationship with food. Stress, poor time management, and medications can impact our appetite and cause weight loss or weight gain. Here are some tips to take charge of and improve your diet.
Resting Eight Days a Week
My natural pace is a New York minute but my body cannot keep up anymore. Fibromyalgia has totally changed the way I live and how I handle my energy. For folx dealing with chronic illnesses, stress, neurodivergence, or trauma, it’s much easier to get overstimulated and overheated. Here are some common triggers and how to cope.
Allies and Advocates
There are so many wonderful queer people in the creative arts, healthcare, STEM, sports, skilled trades, and yes, even politics. We can fight back against ignorance and negativity by proudly listening to their music, supporting their work, and celebrating their contributions every day. This creates visibility and safety for LGBTQIA2S+ people of all ages and walks of life.
Dear Your Name Here
To whoever it may concern: Social media can be great for keeping in touch, but it can also create symptoms of social anxiety. I think we all like to receive mail that isn’t a bill or advertisement. We can take steps to deepen our relationships with each other and feel less reliant on social media and screens. With love, me.
Help Cheer Up Our Little Blue Planet
Being a good neighbor and a respectful tenant of Planet Earth can help us have purpose, build community, and make it a better place for future generations and wildlife. We are all stuck on this crazy, floating rock together and might as well make the most of it!
De Cluttering the Mind
Minimalism does not mean letting go of everything (but it can help us become one with everything). We can work together towards having a “less is more” approach in our homes by focusing on what we use the most and letting go of what we can trash, donate, or borrow.
Self Love Self Care
Practicing self-care goes beyond hygiene and healthy eating—it’s about making time to treat yourself like the special person you are. An attitude of gratitude can help us get started.
Atomic Habits
We need to change our identity when we want to change our habits (and that can be really scary)! “This is the way it’s always been” cannot be an excuse anymore. James Clear and I can help you focus on the steps you are already taking towards goals.