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Mood Boosting Sensory Hacks- Even For Low Energy Days (From A Psych Nurse w/ Chronic Illness Who Gets It)
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items When your brain feels like molasses + you can’t move off the couch, these are my go-to sensory tricks that actually shift my mood. Some are free, some are little upgrades-but all are low-energy friendly. Use this as a serotonin-boosting menu, for any...
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Hearing nostalgic sounds actually activates the center of your brain that releases a sense of pleasure & emotional well-being. In other words- nostalgia is a brain hack!
Listen to Lofi Beats or a Nostalgia Playlist
Noise-Canceling headphones with a fun twist: you can personalize these JBL headphones with your OWN design! Zone out, volume up, AND look cute doing it!
Cute Noise-Canceling Headphones- JBL Tune 520BT
We've all heard it before: getting your heart pumping releases endorphins that can increase your sense of well-being and self-confidence! Bonus if the song you pick makes you feel unstoppable!
RN Hack: Pick ONE Hype Song for 3 Minutes of Movement
Smell
This is such a quick and easy way to boost serotinin levels. Just by getting some fresh air from an open window or heading outdoors increases oxygen levels and boosts our mood!
Free: Literally Open a Window
This budget-friendly self-care treat has multiple benefits: the calming aroma of eucalyptus leaves settles the mind, and this is ALSO great for a steamy shower to help clear out irritated or stuffy sinuses in the cold & flu months!
Fresh Eucalyptus Shower Bundle, Eucalyptus Shower Bundle, Indoor Eucalyptus Cuttings, Eucalyptus Plant, Eucalyptus Decor, Eucalyptus Bundle
This one is an easy favorite- I like to add comfort to my environment by using a candle that smells like the season. For example, I LOVE a pine smell in December!
Light Your Favorite Seasonal Candle
Sight
I am a huge believer in color psychology- choose bright or vibrant colors you like for a little mood-boost each time you check your notifications!
Change Your Phone Wallpaper To Something Cute
Here's one of my favorite hacks to help your body naturally wake up in the morning- warmth and light! For me, in the cold winter months while sunbeds are a no-go for the skin- a little bit of warm infared light mimicking rays from the sun can really ...
EASYINBEAUTY Red Light Therapy Lamp for Body
It's okay to not always have the energy to clean the ENTIRE house! Instead, give your brain small wins by cleaning even just ONE surface- a kitchen or bathroom counter, making your bed, do one load of laundry, etc… And you've made progress!
2-Minute Visual Declutter: Clean just one surface = Micro-win!
Taste
Small rewards! & I just love having a little beverage… enough said?
Treat yourself to your favorite candy, snack, or beverage
Remember that stress DOES take a physical toll on the body- so try and keep yourself hydrated to help prevent headaches/dizziness or malaise throughout those tougher days! This electrolyte mix linked ALSO had added vitamins for immune support (we're ...
Stay Hydrated! w/ Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier + Immune Support Powder Energy Supplements - Tangerine - 0.56oz each/10ct
Caffeine, in a similar category with nicotine, is a stimulant- which will accelerate the body's natural process of losing fluid. This means if you're not hydrating well enough before-hand, you could end up with headaches, dry mouth, jitters, etc…
RN Hack: PLEASE drink water before that coffee! (and before that nicotine too)
Touch
Any way that you like to reset or recenter your body that feels comfortable to you :)
Take a hot shower or wrap up in your favorite blanket!
Everyone loves a scalp massage- plus all the great benefits like reducing headache-causing muscle tension, and improve circulation for hair growth all while helping relax and unwind!
Reusable Muscle-poking Stick Scalp Massager White 1 Pc
No one ever seems to think about how much tension we hold in our hands- although we probably work them the MOST throughout the day! Here's a quick and easy hack to check in with the body and reset the senses.
Nurse Hack: Potential Benefits of a Hand Massage and How To Do It Yourself