Category: Joy of missing out
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28 mental health journal prompts

I have journaled on and off for years and I know for sure that is an excellent tool for improving mental health and well-being. Journaling can help you process your emotions, gain insight into your thoughts and behaviours and develop self-awareness. It can be a self-soothing exercise. Here are 28 mental health journal prompts to…
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29 ways to self-soothe 🪴

A lot of times when I am starting to feel anxious all I really want to do is close my eyes and tell myself that the world doesn’t exist. I know it for a fact that asking for help is not always easy and sometimes we can take care of ourselves if we already have…
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30 Simple Ways to Boost Mental Health and Well-Being

I started my day today with Daily Jay section of my calm app. It’s possibly one of the simplest guided meditations available out there. After I was done, I suddenly had a rush of creative ideas in my head including my 31 day long mental health blog series. Since I already posted “31 ways of…
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What is progressive muscle relaxation and how to practice it

Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) is a relaxation technique that involves tensing and then releasing different muscle groups in the body, in a systematic way, to promote relaxation and reduce muscle tension. It is a simple yet effective technique that can be practiced by anyone. Here are the steps to practice Progressive Muscle Relaxation: It is…
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31 ways of showing love to yourself this month

A new month doesn’t need to mean new goals or new activities or new things but you can start doing one little thing every single day for yourself to show yourself some love and here is a list you can follow for 31 days 👇🏼 Day 1: Start your day with a few minutes of…
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10 Simple Ways to Slow Down and Enjoy Life More Today

Slow down and enjoy life. It’s not only the scenery you miss by going too fast – you also miss the sense of where you are going and why. – Eddie Cantor We live in a world that often glorifies busyness and productivity, leading many of us to feel like we’re constantly racing against the…
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Weekend fun: I asked ChatGPT to help me improve my sleep

I sleep 7+ hours almost every day and I have said good bye to insomnia a long time ago. However, I do want to keep improving my sleep. I know and I understand that sleeping right all the time throughout your life is not possible, it comes in phases. Anyway, let’s see what ChatGPT has…
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From Burnout to Balance: Understanding and Overcoming Chronic Exhaustion

“I feel sleepy all the time.” “I am perpetually tired.” “I want to go back to sleep right after I wake up.” “I am too exhausted to sleep.” If you can related to any or all of the above statements then probably you have what they call chronic exhaustion. What is chronic exhaustion? Chronic exhaustion,…
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100 ways to relax

You need only one but hey which ‘one’ depends on the kind of day you’re having. Let’s start with an usual list if things I like: Now here are other 100 general things 👇🏼 What do you do when you want to feel relaxed? 15 journal prompts that you may find relaxing
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8 habits that help you reduce stress

No one can always be stress-free. But we can aim for a some less stressful and some stress free days. Stress is a part of life. We all experience it from time to time, whether it’s due to work, relationships, or other factors. While stress can be challenging to deal with, there are many habits…