We're all in this together
April 2, 2020
Feeling a little off these days? Same. We just wanted to take a moment to let you know that it's ok to not be ok.
It’s ok to need a break from the news.
It’s ok to be less productive than usual.
It’s ok to feel overwhelmed by the unknown.
While we collectively adjust to the new normal, we thought we'd offer some tried and true methods for instant stress relief. Got any tricks that are working for you? Leave them in the comments below!
Instant mood boost
Got two minutes? Follow this step-by-step guide for an immediate mind shift.
Step 1: Release tension
Relax your tongue. Unclench your jaw. Soften your shoulders.
Step 2: Soothe your nervous system
Take a deep breath in, and on each out breath, repeat the following phrases:
- With every breath, I feel myself relaxing.
- I have control over how I feel, and I choose to feel at peace.
- All experiences are helping me grow.
- I give myself permission to let go of what no longer serves me.
Step 3: Shift your focus
Gratitude is our not-so-secret weapon. Ask yourself, "what is good right now?" Then, make a mental list. Don't force anything, just try and let the ideas flow into your consciousness.
If you're having trouble getting started, here are a few items on our list:
- The sunshine coming through the window
- Technology that connects us to loved ones who are far away
- Comfy sweatpants
- Coffee
Self-care that helps women
Looking to kick it up a notch? Invest in these self-care items and you'll get the added bonus of helping out small, female-owned businesses. Feel good, stay healthy, and help out women who need it — that's a triple whammy of good vibes!
Immunity
Beekeeper's Naturals is the brainchild of badass founder Carly Stein, whose mission is to harvest the natural power of bees in the most sustainable, natural way possible. Her propolis throat spray provides powerful natural immune support, relieves scratchy throat, fights germs, and is rich in antioxidants. Are you a medical worker on the frontlines or the primary caregiver of a sick relative? Keep this product on you at all times and spray liberally.
Beekeeper's Naturals Propolis Spray, $13.99
Sanitize
Andrea Lisbona, founder and and CEO of Touchland, launched her hand sanitizer line in 2019. Her goal was to disrupt the hand sanitizer market with a product that was hydrating, smoothing, vegan, and cruelty-free. Her company is pushing back against the industry's fear-based marketing and is instead grounded in the philosophy that good hygiene should empower you.
Touchland hand sanitizer, pre-order for $12
Pamper
Good Medicine is a gift from the desert. The Beauty Lab is a collaboration of a few wild women who have come together, inspired by the place they love most – the Southwest desert. Their line of handcrafted, desert-born products are derived from powerful botanicals that thrive in a wild desert landscape. They combine these amazing plants and essences to create wonderfully nourishing products for your skin.
Check out our resources doc for more incredible female entrepreneurs to support.