Hello, It's Hannah

I know, I know. “I’m too busy to put aside time to take care of myself.” “I just don’t have time anymore.” “School makes it impossible to make time for self-care.” Well, not anymore. Because today, I present to you… Self Care for a Busy Life! That’s right. I’ve got some tips and tricks for those of you who are in school, college, or your job keeps you busy, and it seems impossible to make time for self-care. I understand that it can be hard, but I promise that just taking five minutes a day to do something for yourself will benefit you in the future and will help you make self-care a habit. So, here we go! TAKE IT FIVE MINUTES AT A TIME When it comes to self-care, it does not matter if you do it for five minutes, five hours, five days, and so on. It just matters that you DO it. Five minutes is better than nothing. So I encourage you to find five minutes, just five, out of your day and dedicate it to yourself. It could be five minutes in the morning right wh...

I don’t know about you guys, but when I tell someone I’m stressed, the absolute number one most common response is, “Oh, just go take a bath.” Ah, yes. The ol bath response. Personally, baths do help me relax and bring down my stress, but sometimes, it’s just not enough to tackle the stress that different people feel, and therefore, they get really sick of that response. But today, I’m here to give you some ways to take a break from your busy and stressful life, but without breaking the bank, and without just telling you to take a bath. So let’s get started. 15 Ways to Take a Break Go outside. You would be amazed at what just taking a step outside and getting a breath of fresh air can do for you. You can take a walk, a run, a walk with your dog, or just step outside and sit on the front porch for a little bit. It’s up to you what you do, but definitely try and go outside for just 10 minutes a day, Write it down. I cannot tell you how important it is to keep a ...

Hello world! Have you ever been so stressed to the point where breathing is difficult and everything seems to be spinning? And you want to take a break, but you just don't have a ton of time? I've got just the list for you. In this day and age, actually taking time to care for yourself can be difficult, especially if you're a full time student or you work full time. That, my friends, is why I have created a list of ways to practice self-care in less than 20 minutes. You can practice these activities to ensure that you have a peaceful rest of your day. Remember, your health and well being come before anything, so take time to take care of yourself. 1. Meditation (I use the app Stop, Breathe and Think. GREAT meditations and a few of them are just a few minutes long.) 2. Wash your hands with warm water and soap. Envision your troubles washing away with the water and soap after you rinse. 3. Write it down! If you have a journal with you or just a piece of...