“A few hours behind, but never TOO late for mental health! Still Monday here. ✨️

‘Are you an activist experiencing stress or burnout?’

“Overwhelming events happen and depending on our degree of privilege, daily stressors can be constant. It’s incredibly beneficial to spend time cultivating resources which support your health, embodiment, connectedness and feelings of goodness.”

“Our vitality, essence and wholeness can get buried under life’s stresses, habits, overwhelm and adaptation. There is potency, resilience and health always available often covered by unconscious beliefs and somatic strategies of survival.” -Sage Hayes

Here are a few exercises to try for yourself:

•The 3-3-3 Rule: Look around and name three objects and three sounds, then move three body parts to break anxiety loops.

•Digital Boundaries: Mute notifications, set specific times for checking news, and take breaks from social media to reduce exposure to traumatic content and trolls.

•Micro-Rest: Take 5-minute breaks to practice deep breathing or sit in stillness to calm the nervous system.

•Grounding in Nature: Spend time outside to gain perspective and disconnect from screen-based trauma.

Take up the 1000 hours Outside Challenge with a few of our volunteers. You will be surprised to see how fast you can fill in your downloadable/printable hour tracker. 🫶

Have more suggestions? Leave them below.”

Posted by myself a tad late, but hey lol.

Before you go to sleep~ don’t forget to take some time for yourself and your mental health.

As it is night 🌙 here, take a moment to go outside and #LookUp. ✨️

Take a deep breath and exhale at the marvel of the stars and moon in the sky.

“Spending time in fresh air is a scientifically backed, accessible way to manage stress, reduce anxiety, and improve mood, acting as a crucial “reset” for individuals facing high- stress roles, including activists. Just 20 minutes in nature can significantly reduce stress hormone levels (cortisol), boost dopamine and serotonin, and break the cycle of ruminating thoughts.”

🔗https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/mentalhealth

🔗https://www.firelands.com/empower/health-wellness/happier-and-healthier-5-benefits-spending-time-outdoors/