“Ways to Unwind”– April 8, 2021

Even before I began my blog, I always wanted to give other people mental health related advice. I would write notes to no one in particular on loose-leaf paper and in my notebooks, along with stories. A few months ago, when I was looking through a folder of my collected writings from March through April last year, mixed in with random story scenes were assorted prayers and notes on various topics. One of these notes I would like to share with you today. It is titled Ways to Unwind. I’m presenting it with no edits or revisions.

Ways to Unwind

April 8, 2021

1. watch a show or movie you’ve been wanting to try. And I don’t mean to go put on some junk. If you fill your spirit with junk, that’s all you’ll be able to put out. Enjoy something both God and you can feel good about.

2. play a video game. Same thing applies here. Don’t go play some junk. Instead, grab a Wii joystick or a piece of your Switch and play Wii Sports or ARMS. If you’re going to play a multiplayer game, though, invite a sibling, a parent, or a child to play with you.

3. read a favorite book. When I feel exhausted, there are certain books that always end up in my hands. When you’re exhausted, pay attention to the books that speak to you. Keep a list so that you can come back to them when you need them. For example, Becoming Naomi Léon is a great book for when you’re feeling quiet, and Sulwe is a great book for when you feel out of place or unwelcomed. But as good as these books are, the Bible is the best to read for peace in any scenario.

4. get away from social media, texting, and emails, and get outside. Because me and my siblings were gifted by our parents with a trampoline, we can just go jump on it whenever we want to. There are other ways to get moving, like taking a simple ten minute walk, or taking a jog.

5. have a nice snack. Me, I love to bake, so I always have something nice made for my family. Sometimes, though, when I’m tired, I find that I eat more than I share. While that’s okay sometimes, you shouldn’t fall into the habit lest it become binge eating. So, every time you go back for more, say, apple cake, make sure you offer a friend (or two) some.

That ends the note I wrote. Thanks for reading it. I hope you got something helpful from it. If you are curious about what types of entertainment I’d suggest during a hard time, check out my post on feel-good media. If you’re interested in random rants and gripes and appraisal of media (and endless talk of my sibs), please follow my blog and check out my Goodreads. I do reviews on clean reads and BIPOC books from a Christian homeschooler’s perspective.

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