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DRIVING AT HOME FOR CHRISTMAS ![]()
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Advent Day 18![]()
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When I was a kid we used to go for a “run in the car”. ![]()
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A lot of the times we weren’t going anywhere specific, with no stops in mind. It was just driving around and looking at the scenery. ![]()
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Going for a leisurely drive can help reduce stress. Going alone gives you time to clear your mind and often a change of scenery can make you feel better. Plus you can listen to your favourite music and sing along, what’s not to like about it. Maybe pack yourself a little picnic and go for a few hours. ![]()
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If you could drive anywhere, where would it be? ![]()
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Marina
Bizarre Anxiety Hacks![]()
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When your mind refuses to settle sometimes the simplest techniques work the fastest. ![]()
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Doodling spirals and squiggles might look like ideal scribbling but it gives the brain something gentle and rhythmic to focus on and that shift calms the nervous system and steady the breath. ![]()
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I usually doodle when I’m on a call or waiting on someone answering my call. That small act of creativity pulls you out of overthinking and back into the present. ![]()
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Just be mindful that you’re not creating something that resembles an ancient summoning symbol, we’re going for relaxation not a visit from the unknown. ![]()
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So next time you feel a bit overwhelmed pick up a pen, get the kids colouring pens out and just let your hand wander for a moment. If you want to really get stuck into it look up Zentangle, now that’s creative doodling. ![]()
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You might be surprised how quickly your mind begins to slow once you start. ![]()
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Happy doodling. It’s not just for kids 😉. ![]()
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Marina