Reminding ourselves that we can do these things, and that we WILL do these things, is important. It empowers us. It strengthens us. It moves us forward. Sometimes, though, the things we can do might feel smaller; they might feel less-than, insignificant, comparatively tiny. But they are just as empowering.
It is very easy to get swallowed up by this quarantine and it gets harder to push forward the farther we get into it. I decided it would be empowering to take the reins and find some gratitude and allow more space for some self-love.
100 Journaling Prompts for Quarantine
1. What are 10 things you appreciate in your life?
2. If you could pack a bag and travel anywhere right this second where would you go?
3. What type of legacy do you want to leave behind?
We got a chance to sit down and ask a few questions to Dr. Shainna Ali--a therapist, educator, public speaker, and author in the mental health space. She shared some incredible information and tips on mental wellness with us! Check out our interview here.
What's even better than sipping your morning coffee while watching a motivational TED Talk on YouTube? When that TED Talk is done by a powerhouse WOMAN. Check out some of our favorites below hitting on topics like getting unstuck, confidence, and self-love!
Life is all about growing and learning. It challenges us, it helps us to feel more fulfilled, and it keeps each day exciting. Remaining stagnant in life is when we start to feel bored and unhappy, which is why it's so necessary to step outside your comfort zone a bit. Here are five ways to be constantly bettering yourself:
It's easy to feel like making a change or improvement in your life can be a very daunting task. We're creatures of habit, so that can seem scary. However, we don't actually need to make drastic changes to see improvements. You may have heard the phrase "Small changes lead to big results."That's exactly what you should focus on to make things simple! Try these five easy habits that will improve your week:
One of my all time favorite sayings it "Don't worry about the things you can't control." And I'm sure that hits home for most of us because...well, we're human and we worry. About everything.
Ironically enough, a great way to combat that is focusing on things you CAN control. Try to focus on a few of these things this week, and see if it helps!
When we are having a bad day or a really rough week, it can sometimes be hard to focus on the good things that we have in our lives. Making a list of small things that you are grateful for can be a really nice reminder of some of the things that make you happy! You can make a gratitude list in the notes app of your phone and add to it every so often, you can write one when you are feeling down, or even just list a few silently to yourself!
Here are 10 that I try to remind myself of when I am feeling down. I am grateful for…
It is so easy to get caught up in everything that is going on around us, that sometimes we forget to check in and see how we are doing our selves. It is so important to take a little time to check in with ourselves to make sure that we are feeling our best, and when we are not, recognizing what areas we need a little help in.
Here are five simple questions that you can ask yourself everyday to see how you are really feeling:
Coming up affirmations that feel right to you can take time (and a little getting used to). Here is a list of 10 of my favorite self affirmations to get you started:
I am incredibly talented, and I am going to put those skills to good use today!
I am strong, I have conquered and overcome so many obstacles!
We spend so much time on our phones and computers today, I feel like we rarely ever put pen to paper and just write. Writing can be such an amazing outlet and tool to breakdown the things that you have going on in your mind. Whether we are skilled writers or are better at writing simple lists, we can all see benefits from journaling. There are infinite ways of journaling and getting your feelings out on paper, which is amazing because that means that there is a way that works for everyone.
We live in a world where we are constantly on the go, and it can be hard to take a second for your self and truly become aware of what is going on in your mind and body. Practicing mindfulness can see like a big and complicated task, but it is simply becoming aware and conscious of yourself and your surroundings. There are plenty of simple and short ways that you can practice being mindful in your daily life, and here are 10 that you can try!
