slow down

breathe
just breathe
sit down
and maybe close your eyes
or don't that's cool too
but just let your mind be opened
to how amazing
and privileged
you really are

breathe in
and out
let those other worries flow away
they matter
but not right now

we all know you probably need a break
i originally wrote this during thanksgiving season
everyone is talking about thankfulness
i've heard this a lot lately
how for a couple of times a day
we should stop

and say a little thank you

maybe to your mom
or your best friend
for the food
or the weather

i want you to do that right now
i know you didn't click on this post to work
but i promise
it's helpful

think of three things
that just make you happy
they could be super random
it's actually better if they're more specific

maybe you've had a bad day
and you're not exactly in the thankful mood
that happens         
but i promise
you can think of three things you're thankful for
look around the room
at your clothes
at whatever you're reading this on

fun fact
they found a neurological link
between being generous
and being happy

maybe generosity goes along with thankfulness for you 

maybe help your parents with dinner 

or just do a gesture that shows them really how much you care 

once again maybe you've had a bad day
but tomorrow?
that's a new day
with new ideas
and themes
and events

i want you to do two things tomorrow

number one
at least three times throughout the day
take a tiny moment
and say thank you
be truly thankful for something

maybe it's the fork that's helping you put your delicious salad in your mouth
or your coworker that smiled at you when you were tired   

number two
do 3 acts of kindness or generosity
and just make someone smile
tell your friend truly how great you think they are
you think they know
but they don't
or maybe how much you love your classmates hair
or just say yes when someone asks for a hair tie
i promise
that's lifesaving sometimes

those both take maybe 5 minutes out of your day max
and guess what 
i'm almost certain you will have a better day 

That's been sitting in my journal for a while so I really hope y'all like it! It's a bit different then some of my normal content but hey, I like mixing things up every once in a while. 

If you liked this post I would recommend checking out:

-You're Never Truly Alone

-Music

-Things I Need To Learn

-Disconnected 

Comment down below one thing you're thankful for!