Sometimes, I know it's hard to find a way out
trying to escape fear or anger or discomfort,
you doom scroll the news or swipe on the apps
until a nap or meditation brings you home
Here's a quick guide for things to try when all seems lost:
- wash your face
- brush your teeth
- comb your hair and tie it up
- take a deep breath and long exhale
- get an ice pack for your aching shoulder (or mind)
- step outside
- walk around the block
- take the dirty dishes from your desk/table/floor to the kitchen
- wash one dish
- take a sip of water (and fill your water bottle if it's empty)
- water your plants
- slow walking from one end of the apartment to the other
- throw away one piece of trash
- slow down enough to remove yourself from misery for one moment – something physical, not using technology
