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My Self-Care Survival Kit: Life Abroad Edition
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items During my time living in Mallorca as an English teaching assistant, I learned that self-care isn’t always pretty or picture-perfect. When you're sharing space, navigating culture shock, or just trying to stay grounded far from home, the small things ...
When your steps feel heavy, the right foot support makes a difference & sometimes it’s the line between moving with ease or limping by in defeat. These insoles saved my feet during long solo walks and overstimulated market runs. If you’re going t...
Dr. Scholl's Work All-Day Superior Comfort Insoles
When the day felt draining — whether from culture shock, practicing a new language, or being overstimulated — this tea helped me reset. A calming ritual that brought comfort when everything else felt unfamiliar.
Traditional Medicinals Organic Peppermint Tea 16ct
Long walks. Rainy weather. Days you just need to block out the world and reconnect with yourself. These earbuds have serious staying power; waterproof, long battery life, and made for movement. Whether you’re walking near water or weathering a storm ...
PocBuds Wireless Earbuds 80hrs Playtime IPX7
Sometimes you need a mindful distraction that doesn’t ask too much of you. Coloring became a low-pressure way to unwind at the end of long days abroad. This is a way to make beauty of a mentally draining day, without ending it in mindless scrolling.
100 Amazing Patterns: Adult Coloring Book
This mini journal came with me everywhere from buses to park benches. It’s compact, lightweight, and has a pen holder (no digging through your bag). I used it to write daily affirmations and reread them during my commutes, a small ritual that helped ...post.
feela 3 Pack Mini Pocket Notebooks w/Pens
These pens brought life to the page and made writing feel less like a task, more like a creative check-in. I used them with my journal to add emphasis, mood, and little moments of color to my affirmations and daily reflections.
Paper Mate InkJoy 100RT Ballpoint Pens, 20ct
These became my go-to for quiet moments when I needed a creative release without pressure. With 80 vibrant shades, dual tips for fine details or broad strokes, and a mini travel case, they were perfect for decompressing during slow mornings or long a...
KEMYR 80 Colors Dual Tip Markers Set
Cultivating peace of mind is a form of self-care too. This lock gave me a sense of protection in shared spaces especially when I wanted to feel secure in my own environment and reinforce personal boundaries. It’s small, light to pack, easy to use, an...
Portable Door Lock & Stop Alarm Set, Red
Protected my Kindle through airport chaos, rainy day reads, and long bus rides with mystery crumbs. If you’re bringing stories with you, give them a cozy place to ride; and the real game changer? The built-in stand. Hands-free reading = less wrist st...
CoBak Stand Case for 7" Kindle Paperwhite 12th Gen
In my old apartment, I had a handpicked collection of my favorite books; and books still waiting to be read; and others filled with highlighted quotes, handwritten notes, and reminders I returned to often. Moving abroad meant leaving that personal li...
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 16GB, 7" Display