1. Leave your phone inside and get outdoors for a 10 minute walk! 

It is so important for your mental health to get off your phone for a few minutes and escape into nature. This could be walking, spending time in your yard, smelling flowers, swimming or hiking, but find some time to soak up 10 minutes of Vitamin D in nature.

2. Slow down & do a body scan 

Our bodies do a ton of work for us every single day and they also take a lot on. Find a peaceful place to sit or lie down and take some deep breaths. As you fully inhale and exhale allow your mind to focus on different parts of your body. Start with the top of your head and work your way down to each body part until you reach your feet. Focus on breathing peace and calm into these parts of your body. Take it up a notch and play a calming playlist like this one on our Nurses Inspire Nurses Spotify account!

 3. Stay hydrated! 

I know....everyone says it! It is SO important. Buy a fun water bottle or tumbler and fill it up. Add in some fun and keep track of how much your drinking with the below graphic. Stay hydrated! You can do it! 

4. Complete a brain dump

We carry so much around in those heads of ours & we often forget to take care of them just like we would the rest of our body. Take out a piece of paper and a pen & turn your timer on for 2-4 minutes.  Start your timer and just write whatever is on your mind or holding space in your head. This can help with anxious feelings or feelings of overwhelm. Once you have it all written down, see if there's one small thing you can immediately do to improve your day/hour/etc. Complete a task or take action on something you wrote down to help you immediately.

5. Laugh! 

We all need to laugh. It's a great way to reduce stress, reduce stress, and support our over all health and well-being. Whether it's a comedy special on Netflix or scrolling through memes on Instagram or Pinterest, find some humor in your week. 

save this graphic and take it with you to help support you this week!